We Can Stop Worrying About the Joneses Because They Are Not the Problem

The financial know-it-alls are focused on the wrong thing

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Economists and financial gurus tend to scold young adults who cry poor for blowing their money. They apparently believe everyone would be able to pay their bills with plenty left for investing if only they would stop spending money on the following things:

• Avocado toast

• Lattes

• Designer purses

• New iPhones

• Tattoos

• Profe…