Anyone else terrified of debt because of family history?

Current Events

My dad just retired early, their house isn't paid off, they have two cars leased including a Lexus, and own a boat they don't use.

Boomers are absolutely some of the stupidest around when it comes to finances.
http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u223/chocolateFRESH/arts/kraid.png - Thanks GP cosmonaut!
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