Ramit: Sethi Parents

Many personal finance commentators use “immigrant parents” as a shorthand for extreme frugality. Sethi is more nuanced. He notes:

And that, perhaps, is the richest lesson of all. ramit sethi parents

“My parents are Indian immigrants. They saved everything. They were terrified of losing money.” ramit sethi parents

For him, that meant keeping:

But here’s the crucial twist: Every purchase was scrutinized. Every indulgence felt like a betrayal of their survival ethic. ramit sethi parents