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I grew up poor, but I'm not now, and I can't bring myself to throw away anything, because what if I need it some day?
by BrainInAJar 9y ago
I grew up poor, but I'm not now, and I can't bring myself to throw away anything, because what if I need it some day?
- pm90 9y agoThat's what money is for, isn't it? The mental comfort that if you do need something, you can buy it. Again, if necessary.
- ljf 9y agoTrue, but for me, part of the same feeling is tied up in a sense that I might not have money later and I shouldn't count on my current 'wealth' for ever. Don't get me wrong, this isn't some crippling overbearing panic, but it is generally at the back of my mind when thinking of stuff or money. I'm hoping that this feeling will enable me to either retire a little earlier - as I've saved well, or set up my own business one day - but then again, the risk of my own business! Argh ;)