Spending on travel, shopping, means 'losing money every single month'Going through their finances, Sethi found the couple has done relatively well at keeping their fixed costs in check. But a look at their discretionary spending showed that Maddie has good reason to feel anxious about their finances. "It's this compulsion to be at everything and live such a social life [that] just drains us," Paul adds. Having a big wedding for themselves is important to Maddie and Paul, as is their financial security, they reply. The idea of "keeping up with the Joneses" and lifestyle creep are common pitfalls because humans are social animals, Sethi says.

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