This seems like a silly article. No one is making pronouncements like "you should never ever buy a new car regardless of your income / wealth" or "not making sm

This seems like a silly article. No one is making pronouncements like "you should never ever buy a new car regardless of your income / wealth" or "not making small daily purchases like lattes is the cornerstone of a sound financial plan". What they are saying is that you should be aware of how much those purchasing habits ultimately cost you and make an informed decision. A lot of people who are not Kawhi Leonard never consider how such purchases impact their financial well being.