Am I a Sucker for Paying My Bills?

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I am a member of the middle class.

I do not come from a family of means. I am the daughter of school teachers. That means that I am frugal, with a few well-researched splurges every now and then.

My money goes into my savings account, not a stock market or casino. Credit cards are paid off every month to avoid paying interest. My lunch comes in a bag from home. The house I live…