I'm with you Jeff. Grew up lower middle class. Retired at 66, 5 years ago. Paid for Ivy League educations (3 children) and Law School and one with PhD. WIll contribute to home purchase for daughter, etc. Rather see the family enjoy my financial success while I am alive than passing it on when I am cold in the ground. We spend wisely, but don't fret over dining out or updating the paid off house. My Bronx roots still make me cautious about spending- I like to see my reassuring numbers.
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I'm with you Jeff. Grew up lower middle class. Retired at 66, 5 years ago. Paid for Ivy League educations (3 children) and Law School and one with PhD. WIll contribute to home purchase for daughter, etc. Rather see the family enjoy my financial success while I am alive than passing it on when I am cold in the ground. We spend wisely, but don't fret over dining out or updating the paid off house. My Bronx roots still make me cautious about spending- I like to see my reassuring numbers.
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