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Plenty of people spend their lives trying to keep up with their friends, neighbors and even celebrities — the Kardashians have a whole show about it.

But what good does it do you in the long run?

Not much, according to financial expert Donna Skeels Cygan.

She’s the author of the book The Joy of Financial Security.

 

The Joy of Financial Security