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1. Read the following article. Choose appropriate subheadings in the box for the blanks. There is one extra choice.a. Get better friendsb. Relieve your pressure of staying with successful peoplec. Plan for the things that make you happyd. Get clear on your own valuesHow to Stop Trying to Keep Up with the JonesesWho are the Joneses? Why do we care about them? “Keeping up with the Joneses” is an old idiom that refers to comparing yourself to those around you in order to determine your social status. This phrase originated from a comic strip of the samename, which ran from 1913 to 1940.Now how does this idiom impact us? It puts unseen pressure on us to be as good, as successful, as wealthy, as impressive asthose around us seem to be. This pressure leads us to do things we don’t truly want to do and spend more money than we have or want to spend. So how can you be true to yourself instead oftrying to keep up with the Joneses?1)_________________________________________ It’s important that your money habits line up with your personal values. Do you value the things you see your friends spending money on? If not, then you don’t need to spend money on the same things. Getting clear on what differentiates you from others will make it easier for you to make financial decisions based on what you want, rather than what you think you should be doing.2)__________________________________________ I don’t believe that sticking to a budget means you aren’t allowed to do anything that makes you happy. Of course, there’s a limit to what you can do while still living within your means. Butthat’s why it’s important to create a budget that works for your lifestyle. If you love traveling, you don’t have to break the bank to make it happen. Set money aside every month (if you can) to make sure you have money to spend on trips when they come up. That way, you’ll be able to have fun without feeling guilty or stressed.3) __________________________________________ If you feel pressured by your friends, neighbors, or loved ones to live outside of your means, maybe it’s time for them to go. Surround yourself with people who make you feel good and who lift you up. You should make it clear to your loved ones that you have specific financial goals, and see how supportive they are. If they don’t respect the fact that you need to cut back on spending, perhaps you should spend less time with them.
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