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Is “keeping up with the neighbours” still a harmless motivator, or has it become a recipe for financial ruin?
With 2026's persistent cost-of-living crisis and widening wealth gaps, the pressure to match peers' spending can trap households in debt cycles. Cast your vote to weigh whether this social comparison is still a harmless nudge or a dangerous financial pitfall.
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