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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's funny, I grew up UMC/UC and married someone who grew up LC (family of immigrants, lived in public housing).  If anything, I have the opposite problem - he is more fancy than me in terms of spending habits.  My parents spent a lot of money on properties, vacations, and activities, but not a lot on things like designer clothes, cars, tech, etc.  I inherited that, and to me things like designer bags and flashy new cars are tacky and a waste of money.  I don't need to upgrade my phone just bc there is a new one out.  I think bc his family grew up with no money, they are more into conspicuous consumption.

I think he has sort of come around to my way of thinking now (or maybe he is just happy that he doesn't have to spend $4000 on a purse for me every Christmas, like his sister's husband).[/quote]

This has been my experience too. I’m from a wealthier background and much more frugal then my DH.[/quote]

People from UMC/low-key wealthy backgrounds know that you stay rich by spending less than you make, buying quality items that will last decades, investing smartly, etc. A dollar spent today is forfeiting many multiples of that in future income if invested wisely.

I used to go out clubbing with my friends. When I saw what normal people were spending on bottle service and VIP seats, I just shook my head. I would see normal middle class folks spending a couple grand in a night on over-priced booze. Such a massive waste of money. [/quote]

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