Hmm, so 2017 has not been a good year for me financially. Things have barely been kept afloat, and honestly, I have no one but myself to blame. And... I really don't have much beyond that to say about that other than that I hope 2018 will get better....
In related news, I just got done helping my mom with some of her taxes. I don't know what their net worth is, but I am beginning to think they don't either. I was looking through some of their assets, and then I started adding them up, and then said to my mom, "Uh, did you know you have probably $1.5 million in assets here?" And her response was like, "Oh, really?" Ok then. That and who knows whatever else they have squirreled away, but you definitely couldn't tell that if you looked at them. Wearing used clothes bought from Goodwill, and eating only leftovers half the time. I guess she doesn't think of it in those terms, but just want to be financially secure and happy. Classic sleeper millionaires.
Year end net worths
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ccf: Thank you, but no worries. It was mostly due to my own stupidity, but that is at least fixable going into the next year.
Amber: Yes, my mom is quite inspiring in many ways, and for certain, I got most of my frugal habits from her. My dad is not frugal, but he is the hard-working breadwinner, and I try to emulate that aspect from him.
snafu: I think that sentiment is very true for most of my life, until more recently, when she finally believes that I have learned to be frugal as well... and also because they are about to transition to retirement. In terms of financial management, they are simple folk, but they seem quite content with that arrangement. Still though, they are starting to ask for my help more now, like with some of this tax stuff for example.
And yeah, I admit some of the quirky things my parents do does make me roll my eyes, but at the end of the day, it's undeniable that they have done well for themselves, just as you have done well for your family. Without you, they would be sunk. Hopefully, they will realize that one day, if they don't already.
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If nothing else though, it was definitely a good learning experience, and who knows, maybe I will still change my mind and try try again? Will have to see.
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Some folks just live frugally and it is hard for them not to. When it comes to meals, my husband teases me that no leftover goes uneaten. I know it stems from growing up struggling and my parents grew up in the Depression and as a result, you just don't waste food.