it’s not an issue for me right now, but curious how people who have actually FIREd have dealt with this, especially from people who come from community-centered cultures vs individualistic cultures.

both my partner and i have siblings that spend frivolously, spend $$$ to stan their favorite celebrities, and have no retirement savings. one of them hasn’t even opened a 401k despite working FT for 14 years now.

you can’t help people that won’t help themselves. but i know for a fact when they’re old, they will guilt trip and ask for money, especially once they’ve seen my partner and i have saved up for 40 years.

it’s not something im worrying about now (doesn’t change the outcome), but just curious about other people’s experiences.