Spend 80%, save 10% and give 10% away. If someone does this from the day they start working they’ll be okay. I didn’t start until I was 30ish and sometimes we saved more or less but we never stopped giving away 10% and I think that’s one of the reasons things have worked out pretty well.
My wonderful wife has taught me to “Be grateful for what you have, be happy for those who have more and helpful to those who have less.” I’ve clearly out married myself.
Save aggressively; invest consistently in index funds (primarily); secure retirement income with annuities; enjoy spending on experiences for my family and myself.
Spend 80%, save 10% and give 10% away. If someone does this from the day they start working they’ll be okay. I didn’t start until I was 30ish and sometimes we saved more or less but we never stopped giving away 10% and I think that’s one of the reasons things have worked out pretty well.
Here’s the excellent article that Don wrote about giving:
https://humbledollar.com/2021/06/magic-number/
Save, save, save.
Stay focused on my goals and don’t pay attention to what others have (or seem to have).
keep it simple and stay the course
live within your means enjoy the trip everyday and invest a little a long the way so you can enjoy the end without regrets
Be happy with the little things in life.
My wonderful wife has taught me to “Be grateful for what you have, be happy for those who have more and helpful to those who have less.” I’ve clearly out married myself.
I’m a spend til the end kind of gal. .
Plan for the future, but have some fun along the way in case you don’t make it that far.
Save aggressively; invest consistently in index funds (primarily); secure retirement income with annuities; enjoy spending on experiences for my family and myself.