This reminds me of my aunt I lived with for years, she wouldn't give you money if you ask straight from her except she'd told you to come around to work while she gives you after helping her do her laundry.
She believed you have to work for the money. Lol
That's something most rich people do and there are those that even with their wealth, they won't give and they still won't improve their quality of life, why have money then?