Keeping Up With the Joneses

There’s a big trap out there, especially for newlyweds. It’s often not verbalized, but it’s screams at you through the media and through other people’s lives. It’s the trap of materialism.

Truth is, you don’t have to have it all, especially in the first years of marriage. There’s something very intimate about struggling and sacrificing for a common goal—whether it’s getting out of debt or saving for that new sofa. And there’s something very rewarding about self-control and avoiding the stress of going into debt for things. So what’s the secret? Just say no!