Why Keep Saving?

[ziggy29]

Sometimes I ask myself "why keep saving" when I see more and more ants getting their pockets picked to pay for the grasshopper's sloth and iresponsibility.

The more we see this, the less it pays to be an ant. And when enough people recognize that, we're screwed.

[Rustic23]

We have been retired for about 2 years. I would say we 'still save', yet, we did just add a 61" TV and Surround system. However, it took me 2 years to part with the money and actually make the purchase.

[W2R]

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Originally Posted by Rustic23 We have been retired for about 2 years. I would say we 'still save', yet, we did just add a 61" TV and Surround system.

Now THAT'S my idea of a great way to save! Hope you enjoy it!

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Originally Posted by Rustic23 However, it took me 2 years to part with the money and actually make the purchase.

Well, ok...

I'm just kidding around, but realistically that is what I plan to do as well. I plan to save for larger purchases, and so on, and then when I rebalance I will skim off the excess and re-invest. I do plan to live on less than 4%, most likely closer to 2%.