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Originally posted by yellowline
I look at my parents...no debt, house paid, biggest expense now is my college. All this from a single-income blue-collar worker (a specialized job though.) Surely I can do the same or a little better with a good degree and smart money management.
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You really need to pick up this book and read it. Your dad was blue collar and you are preparing to be whiter collar and have a "better" life. Your dad has amased a nice egg for himself despite what might be called a disadvantage as far as lack of education and a professional career.
You are a classic example brought out early in this book, to identify the "peer pressure" early in life and not get sucked into it would be the best move you ever make. Once you complete college you would be wise to stay simple and not go for the country club membership and big fancy house.
I have only read 2 chapters but I have learned a lot already.