'For Those Who Grew Up Poor, What Do You Associate With Being Rich?' — Here's The Subtle Signs People Say Indicate Wealth

A popular Reddit thread delved into the perceptions of wealth from those who grew up poor. The post asked, "Redditors who grew up poor, what do you associate with being rich?"

According to Charles Schwab's Modern Wealth Survey, Americans believe a net worth of $2.2 million is necessary to be considered wealthy. However, for many individuals who experienced poverty, wealth is defined by the ability to enjoy everyday luxuries and freedoms that others might take for granted.

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User surfacing_husky mentioned, "Being able to buy something you need without having to ask yourself how badly you need it." This comment resonated with quitealady1993, who shared, "My fiance has to tell me that, too. When we first got together, I called him from the store asking if I could buy some cookies. He told me, ‘Why would I care? Buy whatever you want,' lol."

Poisonedkiwi highlighted the luxury of having a fridge with an ice maker: "Those fridges with the water dispenser on it." Allenrw3 added, "Or the ones with ice makers."

Nonsenseinabag shared, "Going to a store to pick out furniture. Like, actually buying NEW stuff, not just taking whatever you can find at thrift stores or garage sales. That seems so luxurious!" AdjNounNumbers added, "And not just buying new, but all new so everything matches. Now that's wealth."

Health care access also stood out. User didnsignup4dis noted, "Scheduling regular doctor's office visits or seeing a dentist for anything other than an emergency."

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Ghosthues mentioned, "Parents buying a car for your 16th birthday." Jim105 added, "I had to buy my first car from my parents and they charged me the value of the car."

Just-Seaworthiness39 wrote, "Fresh fruit and vegetables. Anything we ever got was frozen or from a can. Frozen and canned last longer too. People that openly had fruit bowls on their tables was the epitome of lavish for me as a kid."

Napfanforever shared, "I saw my parents struggle with money all the time. We couldn't do things because we didn't have the money. Once I became an adult on my own, I vowed never to let that happen to my family. I've managed to save 1/3 of my income since graduating college and am on track to leave two million dollars to my kids so they never have to worry about money and hopefully they will pass that on to their children."

TallBobcat recalled, "As a kid, I always thought a deck on the back of the house meant that family was loaded."

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Zeroraiser highlighted the burden of college debt: "College. Despite the amount of financial aid some people in poverty can get, the debt, no matter how much smaller it may be, will still strangle you until there is nothing left."

Even spare batteries were seen as a sign of wealth by HalogenPie: "Having spare batteries. I once saw a friend open a drawer in their kitchen (we were around 12) and they just had batteries on hand! Like, they just bought extra??? They also had Progresso brand soup. I thought, ‘They're really livin' the good life over here!'"

This post provides insight into how people from different backgrounds perceive wealth, emphasizing that the actual value lies in the freedom and security it provides.

While some may take these for granted, they highlight the importance of financial stability and planning. Feeling financially secure and comfortable often involves diligent saving, wise investing, and careful financial planning. Consulting with a financial advisor can be crucial in setting realistic goals, planning for retirement, and achieving long-term financial health.

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