<prompt> Human: Need advice to try to convince my father NOT to buy a new house at the age of 52 or am i wrong?Going to keep this short!My dad 52 years old lives makes 100k a year wants to buy a new house that is 450K, currently lives in a house that is worth about 180k still owes 120k Basically Im trying to convince him its not worth it buying a new house and having to work til the day you die. Am i wrong thinking that? its just my dad is the type of person who will NEVER take a day off work NEVER go on vacation. I want him to at least be able to retire and travel the world maybe? it feels like if he does this Im the only person who will be able to retire him college student. If he were to retire today he would have about 100k to his name!! What are pfs thoughts?  <response>: Need advice to try to convince my father Theres your problem. Youre dealing with Powdered Butt Syndrome. Once someone has powdered your butt, they dont want your advice on sex or money. I wish I had some advice that would change his mind, but he didnt ask you before deciding to do this, so hes clearly not interested in your recommendations after the decision is made. 