Life is all about balance and establishing priorities. If/when she marries- and certainly when/if she has children, she will see things differently- hopefully. Unless she marries a rich guy. Then- more power to her.
Then again, if she is working hard and responsible and also manages to save money, she should absolutely enjoy her life as she sees fit. No one knows what the future holds.
I definitely am glad we did not wait until we were older to travel places. And we were so happy to share our experiences with our son.
We did some traveling when young- certainly not like she has. But then again we were married at age 21 and had purchased a handyman special which required a lot of work and money. We both always worked full time and commuted. But we always saved some money in IRA's and so forth. WE managed a cruise and a trip to Disney and some staycations to do day trips and work on the house. We bought a lot that we sold eventually and also tried our hand at being landlords by purchasing a condo- which didn't work out.
After ten years had our one and only child. Moved and bought another home. Then child care expenses kicked in. Has to start saving for his college, etc.
At age 40 took our dream trip to Alaska. Did a couple fo more Florida trips and to St. Lucia and Hawaii. WE bought a timeshare with money gifted by my parents so we used that for mostly drive to vacations and also to go other places via airfare around the country.
No-- we did not retire early. Well- I am 62- some think that is early- LOL! But hubby is still working at 64 going on 65 very soon until he retires next year at 66.
I think we did ok considering. But I do think many of the young people today are spoiled and feel privileged and entitled and I blame that on the parents and the education system.
Then again, if she is working hard and responsible and also manages to save money, she should absolutely enjoy her life as she sees fit. No one knows what the future holds.
I definitely am glad we did not wait until we were older to travel places. And we were so happy to share our experiences with our son.
We did some traveling when young- certainly not like she has. But then again we were married at age 21 and had purchased a handyman special which required a lot of work and money. We both always worked full time and commuted. But we always saved some money in IRA's and so forth. WE managed a cruise and a trip to Disney and some staycations to do day trips and work on the house. We bought a lot that we sold eventually and also tried our hand at being landlords by purchasing a condo- which didn't work out.
After ten years had our one and only child. Moved and bought another home. Then child care expenses kicked in. Has to start saving for his college, etc.
At age 40 took our dream trip to Alaska. Did a couple fo more Florida trips and to St. Lucia and Hawaii. WE bought a timeshare with money gifted by my parents so we used that for mostly drive to vacations and also to go other places via airfare around the country.
No-- we did not retire early. Well- I am 62- some think that is early- LOL! But hubby is still working at 64 going on 65 very soon until he retires next year at 66.
I think we did ok considering. But I do think many of the young people today are spoiled and feel privileged and entitled and I blame that on the parents and the education system.
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