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1. Massive debt: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/ http://www.thesimpledollar.com/ 2. The Internet. 3. Parents: http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/financial-independence-week-talking-with-parents-about-money/ http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/01/29/financial-independ... 4. You are not responsible for your family's well-being. You can try to help, but not if it costs you your health/... 5. You can help them better if you're doing well. It sounds like your family is trying to drag you down to their level.