Those 10 possibilities could all lead to what I call "life unlived".
If I left this world today at 62 (and not retired yet), I would have no regrets and feel I've been the luckiest guy in the world. But since I'm still here, I don't want it to go unlived.
My mother-in-law started showing signs of dementia at age 70 and passed at 75. My wife thinks she may go that same route, and she's 68. So, for a while now, we have been working to have the right balance (for us) of saving for a long future while making the most of the now.
So none of those possibilities worry us at night, as long as we have plans ongoing for a life well-lived.
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson"Not everything can be fixed. Some things must be endured." - Dr. Laura Schlesinger
Character and integrity matter. Period.I believe choosing your spouse is the one, single-most important decision of your life…most important family decision…most important emotional/psychological decision…and most important financial decision.Life-long learning is a must… Library cards are free. Youtube is free. Podcasts are free. The internet is 99.9% free. Never stop.Hopes and Dreams are great, but until they are turned into Goals, with detailed plans and all the necessary hard work and persistence, they will never be realized.Good grades and saving money just gives you more choices…and that beats few or no choices...And the earlier you start either, the longer you’ll have those choices.Forgiving is what you do for your own wellbeing...But just because you forgive the dog that bit you, doesn’t mean you try to pet him again.Sunsets are as beautiful as sunrises and you don’t have to get out of bed as early to see them.When in doubt, give.
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Two years to retirement. Haven’t changed a thing.👍
Post: Ch-Ch-Changes?
Link to comment from May 6, 2025
Those 10 possibilities could all lead to what I call "life unlived". If I left this world today at 62 (and not retired yet), I would have no regrets and feel I've been the luckiest guy in the world. But since I'm still here, I don't want it to go unlived. My mother-in-law started showing signs of dementia at age 70 and passed at 75. My wife thinks she may go that same route, and she's 68. So, for a while now, we have been working to have the right balance (for us) of saving for a long future while making the most of the now. So none of those possibilities worry us at night, as long as we have plans ongoing for a life well-lived.
Post: What Worries You?
Link to comment from March 23, 2025
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson "Not everything can be fixed. Some things must be endured." - Dr. Laura Schlesinger
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Link to comment from November 17, 2024
Ditto
Post: What Financial/ Life advice would you give a 2024 college graduate?
Link to comment from July 2, 2024
Character and integrity matter. Period. I believe choosing your spouse is the one, single-most important decision of your life…most important family decision…most important emotional/psychological decision…and most important financial decision. Life-long learning is a must… Library cards are free. Youtube is free. Podcasts are free. The internet is 99.9% free. Never stop. Hopes and Dreams are great, but until they are turned into Goals, with detailed plans and all the necessary hard work and persistence, they will never be realized. Good grades and saving money just gives you more choices…and that beats few or no choices...And the earlier you start either, the longer you’ll have those choices. Forgiving is what you do for your own wellbeing...But just because you forgive the dog that bit you, doesn’t mean you try to pet him again. Sunsets are as beautiful as sunrises and you don’t have to get out of bed as early to see them. When in doubt, give.
Post: What Financial/ Life advice would you give a 2024 college graduate?
Link to comment from June 30, 2024