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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I normally don't notice or care how others spend money -- but I have one high school friend on Facebook whose lifestyle I just don't get. Wouldn't have noticed except that she posted that they're at Disney for the 2nd time in 3 months. No matter what you think about Disney (or about Facebook announcements), it's not exactly a cheap trip and esp. not when you go the week of Christmas and again during spring break season. Her kids are enrolled in every activity under the sun -- from art classes to horseback riding -- and she doesn't work. I'm sure her DH does well, but this is small town well -- not an investment banker or biglaw partner or business owner in a big city. I'm sure the haters will say I'm jealous -- but I'm really not, she deserves to be happy as she's a great person but I almost want tips on how to manage that  kind of lifestyle for myself![/quote]

It's also possible it's all on credit cards and they are over spending. I know some people who rack up huge credit card bills and then panic when they are in dire straits. Some people refinance their homes and act like it's free money.

DH's co-worker refinanced, they bought two new vehicles. A year later, their house was foreclosed and they were divorced.

A neighbor had lavish parties for his kids (had an empty lot that they had purchased just so the kids would have a LARGE yard to play in.) They lost both their home and their lot. We don't do lavish, but our house is paid off :)

-The ant (not the grasshopper.)[/quote]

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