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On the flip side, experiencing poverty can drive others to chase success at any cost.

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Here are six ways a poor upbringing can influence ones spending habits.

Hiding Money Away

Some individuals who experience poverty tend to hide money away in adulthood.

Its a way they protect themselves from avoiding the financial troubles they experienced when they were young.

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They are often fearful of getting replaced by aworker or competitorwho charges less.

Always weigh your options and consider what you might afford to pay today and in the future.

Sometimes, the middle ground is the best choice.

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This person prefers to remain in a job they dislike that offersmore stability and security.

As he got older, his parents would ask to borrow money.

Someone who has this experience when young might repeat the behavior with a spouse when they become an adult.

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