capitalhockey
Recycles dryer sheets
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I am in my late 30s, fairly active and healthy. Went in for my routine annual medical physical last week. Ran thru all routine tests. Received a call back a week later to let me know they detected cancer. Thankfully, it's a very treatable cancer but do need surgery to remove. It's not the type of news I was expecting, esp with no family history. While I have made arrangements for the surgery, I am still processing my emotions.
The whole process got me thinking about my approach with money....I had 2 thoughts that are somewhat opposite of each other.
1) Life can be unexpectedly short, spend money on things that make you happy (food, travel, etc) NOW before the opportunity is taken away from you. Enjoy the fruits of your hard work and living below your means over the years.
2) Save more money for a rainy day. I have 2 young kids and wife at home. God forbid the news was worse if I am not around or physically unable to continue to provide for my family.
For those that have experience unexpected health scare, how did it change your philosophy on money and spending/savings?
The whole process got me thinking about my approach with money....I had 2 thoughts that are somewhat opposite of each other.
1) Life can be unexpectedly short, spend money on things that make you happy (food, travel, etc) NOW before the opportunity is taken away from you. Enjoy the fruits of your hard work and living below your means over the years.
2) Save more money for a rainy day. I have 2 young kids and wife at home. God forbid the news was worse if I am not around or physically unable to continue to provide for my family.
For those that have experience unexpected health scare, how did it change your philosophy on money and spending/savings?