On solution to this problem is make sure your social circle is weighted with people who spend money in the quantity and manner you wish to spend it.
I don't think I would ever naturally consider a luxury sedan a necessity, but if all my friends had them, I would begin to suffer from lifestyle scope creep.
My wife and I surround ourselves with people who do not spend large amounts of money in traditional ways. We don't budget, but according to mint, we live on just over half of our income.
I don't think I would ever naturally consider a luxury sedan a necessity, but if all my friends had them, I would begin to suffer from lifestyle scope creep.
My wife and I surround ourselves with people who do not spend large amounts of money in traditional ways. We don't budget, but according to mint, we live on just over half of our income.