I recently turned 35. I’m not upset or ashamed of my age (although I am a bit confused at how I got to be 35 considering I feel like I was 14 yesterday); in fact, I think it’s kind of a good age. Being in your mid-30s allows you a sort of freedom that you don’t have at 25. You have the freedom to act carefree and young yet at the same time, if you want to act like a grouchy old (wo)man, you can. It’s also a time when you stop feeling embarrassed or ashamed of anything (except for the occasional zit that sprouts on your face. Seriously, why does that still happen?), particularly when it comes to certain aspects of your finances.
I’m the first one to admit that my savings are paltry and my retirement fund leaves a lot to be desired. But that’s okay. I’m working on it. And I refuse to let anyone make me feel inferior about my money simply because I haven’t met a certain benchmark. After all, I’m the one that has to live with my income.
To that end, here are a few other parts of my financial life where I refuse to feel ashamed:
- Accepting hand-me-downs. Particularly with kids’ clothes. I find hand-me-downs to be a lifesaver (not to mention a money saver). Kids’ clothes are pretty expensive and when someone passes down clothes to me, I actually hug them. It’s such a relief. I know people who snub their noses at hand-me-downs but I think that’s ridiculous. There is nothing wrong or embarrassing about accepting gently used clothing that’s still in good condition.
For the rest of this post, head on over to The Debt Princess, where I’m guest posting today.
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