{"id":161,"date":"2024-01-10T19:25:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-10T19:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/?p=161"},"modified":"2024-01-10T19:25:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T19:25:41","slug":"drive-your-own-sleigh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/drive-your-own-sleigh\/","title":{"rendered":"Drive Your Own Sleigh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-162\" src=\"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/drivesleigh.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/drivesleigh.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/drivesleigh-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/chesinc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/drivesleigh-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t matter how much you earn or what you have; there\u2019s always someone who has more money and more stuff. Sometimes it\u2019s hard to go without or spend less when it seems like everyone around you has everything.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve been trying to keep up with the Joneses and your finances are stressed especially during the holidays, drive your own sleigh.<\/p>\n<p>Keep this is mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Stop comparing yourself to others.<\/strong>\u00a0You don\u2019t know their story and it\u2019s possible that they are struggling to keep up as well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learn to live within your means.<\/strong>\u00a0No matter how much you earn, spend less and save more.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Commit to your own financial well-being.<\/strong>\u00a0Nobody is going to take care of you but you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Throughout your financial lifetime the Joneses will always be there. They\u2019ll have nicer clothes than you, a newer car and send their kids to better schools. They\u2019ll have a bigger house and take fabulous vacations. Trying to keep up with the Joneses is not only impossible but a waste of time. Instead of spending money to accumulate more things, try putting your energy into your family and your relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more holiday savings tips check out these resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/personal-finance\/ways-to-save-during-holidays\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.bankrate.com\/personal-finance\/ways-to-save-during-holidays\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aba.com\/advocacy\/community-programs\/consumer-resources\/manage-your-money\/holiday-budget-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.aba.com\/advocacy\/community-programs\/consumer-resources\/manage-your-money\/holiday-budget-tips<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It doesn\u2019t matter how much you earn or what you have; there\u2019s always someone who has more money and more stuff. 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