I have a buddy who is in his mid 40's. He's well educated in a field that pays very little. He told me that for most of his career he's earned around $20k/year, and only in the last 2-3 years did he get a big bump to around $72k/year. He's typically lives in CA...quite an expensive state. He's a challenging character and has been fired numerous times. (Not for a bad attitude...he's simply so slow at accomplishing things that I imagine it bothers his bosses.)
Anyway, about a week ago he asked if I'd review his portfolio and give advice. I was amazed to see he'd amassed about $400k, despite the fact that he doesn't spend much time thinking about finance or have much of a head for that kind of stuff.
It was really nice to get a reminder that whatever one's means, it's possible to live below them and save and invest.
Anyway, about a week ago he asked if I'd review his portfolio and give advice. I was amazed to see he'd amassed about $400k, despite the fact that he doesn't spend much time thinking about finance or have much of a head for that kind of stuff.
It was really nice to get a reminder that whatever one's means, it's possible to live below them and save and invest.