Re: Thursday Chat 11.30.17 |
Subject: Re: Thursday Chat 11.30.17 by TommyT-Bone on 2017/11/30 16:35:12 Everybody here has done pretty darn good for themselves. I look up to y'all. I just want to offer a ray of hope for the younger guys (like Matt). We didn't start really getting it together till we were in our 40's. We started retirement savings in earnest and debt reduction became paramount. At 53, (Sue, 47) we were totally debt free and have remained that way ever since except for a couple of years after we moved to the current house. We had an equity loan. Once again we ride the crest of the wave in financial freedom. Now, with disposable income, we disperse it cruising and gambling and buying what we want when we need it. Except for auctions. That's really not stuff we need. And dinners out, don't need them either. There are even $$$ slated for charitable giving. Of course I had to forego my dream of total retirement as well. That, I'm afraid is what total retirement will always be in our household, a dream. (Supposedly those that remain engaged live longer, happier, healthier lives) and if you have a dog, even longer. I imagine that works if you have pigs, cats, birds, tortoises and fish I'll probably live to be 100. Isn't that a great thought, Matt? |