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My parents are good with money... for the most part. These are some financial habits I had to UNLEARN from my parents. I just don't agree with these and I had to shift my mindset and outlook. To elaborate on a couple of these: Their extreme frugality can be overbearing to the point where they make their life so difficult. My parents are now well off financially but they've never let go of their frugal habits. They spend their entire Saturday going to multiple grocery stores, just to get the best deals. Even if it's just one item where they can save $2-$3, they would drive to a different grocery store. They also go out of their way to only fill up gas at night because it's cheaper by a few dollars. On the other hand, I really value convenience and definitely wouldn't go down this route of frugality. My parents believe that the cheapest option will always save you money. Recently, they bought a $2 fitness tracker/watch that never ended up working 🤦🏻‍♀️ In my opinion, it's worth to spend more on quality and sustainability. My parents haven't taken a break from work in over 30 years, other than using their few vacation days 🤯 The word "break" or "treat yourself" isn't in their vocabulary and they view them as weaknesses, which I don't agree with. Although we have different views on finances, they're doing well for themselves and I'm happy for them. It's not my place to change their habits, and it's not theirs to change mine. I've definitely learned more good things than bad from my parents when it comes to finances, but that's for a future post ❤️ . . . #financialindependence #firejourney #networth #investor #retireearly #wealth #investing #investments #finance #moneyblogger #wealthbuilding #financialfreedom #firecommunity #budgeting #financialindependenceretireearly #personalfinance #money #debtfreecommunity #frugalliving #moneyhabits #finances #unlearning