No one is exempt from the relentless indoctrination of consumerism. It’s good for the economy, hence good for business and increases the taxes the government collects.
There are powerful interests interested in your pocketbook. If you don’t lay down the law you will end up deep in debt without a real plan for retirement. That is a prime recipe for unhappiness and burnout, along with great dissatisfaction with life. There has to be a better way.
This post originally appeared at The Wealthy Accountant.