Dear Abby: Hobby is a red flag of misplaced priorities
By Jeanne Phillips
Published on March 15, 2026.
Abididallah, a retired and retired couple, are becoming increasingly frustrated by their excessive consumption of unnecessary items at their home. They have been frequenting estate sales and bringing home furniture, dish sets, seasonal decorations, and other items they have little practical use for. This has caused concern among the couple, who are retired and live on a fixed income, limited space and a physical strain. I pay for a monthly cleaning service to help maintain their large home. I'm beginning to feel guilty paying for a cleaning service while they continue filling their home with unnecessary items, making it harder to keep clean. The author suggests a frank discussion with your parents about their behavior, which may not require financial assistance from the taxpayer.
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