How do you all handle lifestyle creep? I am stuck in such a cycle that I can't seem to break.

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Embrace it. Treat yoself. Tomorrow is not promised. We stand on the precipice of WW3 and global destabilization. Enjoy the ride while it lasts!
"Money comin, money goin, aint like you can take it with ya" - Socrates

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Among these five steps, only two are truly actions you take, and other three are potential outcomes. Among the two actions, it is overwhelmingly obvious which one you need to do- Work less hard.

I think the easiest thing is to try to fix the major items. Buy a house that works. Fixed rate loan. Don’t upgrade. Buy a car that works and is reasonably respectable. Buy it used. Drive it a long time. If you manage how much you spend on cars and housing, that usually covers a lot of your expenses.

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