Living up to your standard of living is one of the main challenges for most of the people. It is not easy to resist temptations and temporary needs or unforeseen expenses not included in the budget. But ignoring that control shows the imbalance between planning and living up to your standard of living.

This standard represents a set of expenses and earnings that help to measure the life balance of a family: it is a measure of sustainability, nothing else. As an indicator, it is worthless. As a changing factor, it is essential.