How much is too much?

Can shopaholics ever be satisfied?  What is it that makes people in this consumer driven economy always want more, even if that means going into debt and sometimes even into bankruptcy.  This video clip takes a look at Paris Hilton's wardrobe.

Is it possible these days to be content with sufficient for our needs rather than our wants.  What is enough?  The magazines television and other media make their livelihoods our of getting us to buy buy buy. 


This next clip takes you on a shopping trip in Las Vegas with Michael Jackson where his stated goal is to spend some serious money and below one of Michaels mansions.  






Rampant consumerism as shown in this video clip is not just an issue for the rich and famous.  People from all walks of life get caught up in the thrill of the hunt for that next bargain. 
This next video clip shows what happens when compulsive shopping is taken to the extreme and counselling and behavioural change is needed for the family to survive.  It is all about how it makes you feel and has litle to do with whether the item is needed or can be afforded.  Debt was once a thing to be avoided  or paid off as soon as possible.  Many people today however want it all now and are happy to live with "affordable debt" as an ongoing and normal part of life.  This, rather than doing without in the short term, and SAVING for  for things that are wanted as was the custom in the past.