answer:Yes. My parents had the biggest influence. My dad always told me money gives you independence, freedom, and power. So, I don’t really think about the things I can buy as much as I think about long term goals regarding money and having enough money to quit a job if I hate my boss, retire when I want and feel secure, and also buy what I want within reasonable parameters. I have been around a lot of very beautiful things. I worked in retail for amlong time, and more expenisve merchandise generally is better quality. So, I do appreciate material things made well. It’s not just about a name, it also has to do with higher end garments tend to fit better, last longer, and feel better. But, I have my limits, I don’t buy top designers, but I don’t buy junk either. Better to have a few quality pieces than a lot of mediocre items. I had an exboyfriend who like expensive cars and expensive watches and he opened me up to that world. Later, my husband also has a stronger yearning for material things than I do. I think that has drawn me towards being more materialistic than I would have been otherwise, but I still care more about the money I have in the bank than an expensive car in my garage.