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In today's world many people are making more money due to increased wages but have less money at the same time. People lose money due to a variety of factors and situations they put themselves in.

The Need For Things

Many people have the desire to own things they can't afford. Possessions like cars and fancy stereo systems make them feel important and boost the ego. For example someone may own a perfectly good car and a friend may purchase a new sports car. This person may feel the need to go out and purchase a better car to compete with the friend. A guitar player may have a perfectly fine guitar and yet images of his or her favorite player with a more expensive guitar creates the desire to buy a newer "better" version of his or her instrument. A new portable device is released and people "need" to have it because everyone else has one. People will go into debt to obtain possessions that are status symbols in society. They need these items to feel better about themselves which can lead to financial problems.

Vices

Some people have vices which cause them to spend large amounts of money on things that are not necessary for survival. Smoking and drinking are two such examples. If these are done on a daily basis large sums of money that could be put away for vacations, retirement, or bill payments are wasted on these activities. People may gamble and hope to strike it big. Lottery tickets become a weekly purchase, games may be played at the bar or pub. People may have the desire to collect things such as magazines, books, or figurines. They need to have each and every one of that particular item. They are spending money on things they don't really need. A woman or man may go shopping when they don't really need anything. They may purchase a new jacket when they already have one, the purchase is done on impulse.

Poor Financial Decisions

Some people make poor financial decisions. They may purchase a home and not have the financial capabilities to pay all the associated bills that come with home ownership. They go into debt to pay for these bills. People may neglect monthly bills and let them pile up until there is a much larger bill a few months down the road. They may have to pay high interest on these debts which drain away more money then is necessary. A couple may need a new couch and yet they purchase the first one they see. They don't wait for a sale or shop for different brands. Other poor decisions may include investments that lose money, or bank accounts that don't pay any interest.

Financial loss is usually caused by making poor decisions and buying items that can't be paid for in full. People spend money on items just to have it. Their money becomes a symbol of status and they feel the need to compete with others to feel important. The temptation to spend and own possessions becomes to great.

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