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When Childhood Poverty Shapes Adult Spending Habits

I grew up poor and now I make decent money but I still buy the cheapest version of everything even when I can afford better quality.

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More people experience this than they realize.

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Early survival strategies become rigid patterns that no longer serve present circumstances.

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