Did your Mom and Dad give you advice on how to budget ?

[soulman101]

Being sensible Lloyd is the right approach. I do understand those who live for today and have a great time as might not be around tomorrow!

My dismay is seeing those who don’t have holidays and forego having a good time stick too much into pensions/money for old age. I raised my voice at my mum when she retired and told her to enjoy life - take holidays and spend! I didn’t want to be left a bean and told her that!

Why people go without to purposely leave a nest egg baffles me! I like to hear people who have no regrets ie - seeing the world - having enjoyed life to the full and not any of the - wish I had done this or that when younger!!

When your dead - you are dead! Life is for enjoying until the last breathe! My opinion!

HI,we told our Mom and Dad to spend their money,they offered to pay our mortgage off, but I woudn't let them.
In the end the care home had £78k out their £100k savings.
We hope to treat our nieces and watch them enjoy it,while we are still here.