How Heavy Is Your (Money) Baggage?

LearnVest Blog:

Money baggage can be thought of as an unconscious set of financial beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors that develop as a result of the way we saw money treated in our families while growing up. How heavy is your money baggage? Whether you carry a tiny attaché case of quirks or a full set of finance-phobic steamer trunks, it's a good idea to become conscious of how your early experiences with money influence you today.

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[jcd8822]

03:54 PM on 03/23/2010

Thought provoking article. When I was growing up I was told either "yes we can buy it, or, no we cannot buy it," which was usually followed by "We really cannot afford it." The word "really" always told me deep down inside that we could afford it but it was not going to be purchased. I had learned to readem like a book and follow up with a confirmation from their checkbook. LOL I am now basically like that. I do not worry about money, I either spend it on what I want, or I let it sit until I feel safe spending it.