I do agree upbringing has a lot to do with it.

Due to the feedback, I plan on writing a longer post giving a more detailed description of my living/work/upbringing situation.

We are different because of our background, interests, and upbringing.

Yes, we're all influenced/directed to some extent by our surrounding and upbringing, but I just don't fall for the excuse that there aren't enough resources to achieve our goals, educational or otherwise.

I'm trying to figure out why one set of beliefs is more appealing than others (other than due to indoctrination or upbringing).

One of my office staff workers and I had this discussion a few months ago - she, like I, grew up ridiculously poor, and essentially read my mind - mostly people who come from a very comfortable upbringing would think this is quaint.

Further extending your credit received on the next trip.2) They end up buying the house at $165k, but you make enough money on the interest boost over the standard high credit loan that you end up bringing your cost down to $165k.

My cabin at the lake isn't tiny but I'm thinking of opening it up bringing more of the outside in.I'll shut up now.Almost; J.

@Taylor L.So you’re saying they made a decision that ended up bringing in another revenue stream was a bad decision?

It's unfortunate that most of us are tied to our social/earnings strata as a result of upbringing, and it's a vicious cycle from which most cannot break out.