Knaidlach……….
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How much equals wealthy?
My parents and Mrs. CTL’s parents were middle class small business owners. They worked hard, raised their families. They educated us and made sure we could earn a living. They did not bestow monetary gifts upon us. Yes, we received many family heirlooms, but not money or real estate. Our mothers were both sick for a long time at the end of their lives and the medical system took all their assets and then some, We happily supported them as they supported us when we were young.
The one thing our parents and grandparents taught us was don’t buy what you can’t afford. Home mortgages and business loans were the only money we borrowed. The only time we had car loans was when there was zero interest promotions that made sense to borrow and not pay cash.
I am in my mid 60s. My family is raised, our home is paid for. I still, mow the lawn, take out the trash, clean the swimming pool and shovel snow up to 4″ deep (deeper gets plowed) myself.
I may be an attorney, but my father Z”L taught me to use tools. I don’t hire a handiman to do most work round the house. This past Sunday, I painted a bedroom and built an additional closet in it. One of our granddaughters is coming to live with us for a semester and help my wife.