“Unlocking the Secrets: 6 Surprising Habits That Keep High Earners Living Paycheck to Paycheck”
This simple shift ensures that saving becomes the first priority, not an afterthought.
3) Trying to keep up with the Joneses
So, let’s say your neighbor or colleague gets a new car, the latest iPhone, or some other shiny upgrade.
Be honest—do you feel a twinge of pressure to keep up?
It’s natural to want what others have, but falling into this comparison trap can be financially destructive.
The “keeping-up-with-the-Joneses” mentality has been around for ages, but social media has made it worse.
Now, we’re not just comparing ourselves to our immediate circle—we’re comparing ourselves to an endless stream of people flashing their newest purchases, vacations, and lifestyles online.
