Dude you help those around you because you derive a certain pleasure from it.
Treat it as a hobby instead of a curse. If your "Hobby" gets to expensive or time consuming adjust it as you would any passtime endeavor. If its pleasing and enjoyable then spend as much time or money as you are comfortable with and don't worry about it.
Otherwise take up building model planes or spend your money on something you enjoy more.
just my
