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    29 (now 38) - Long Way to Go, But Digging In

    Thanks for the reply! I sent you a pm.
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    What to do when DW doesn't understand investing

    Thank for you all the valuable advice and suggestions. I like Independents suggestions and will be going that route as I think it makes sense and will be something she will go for!
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    29 (now 38) - Long Way to Go, But Digging In

    The two of you should be very proud of yourselves for sticking to your plan and growing your net worth. In almost every scenario I have encountered personally when one makes more money they buy more stuff. What do you attribute your maturity to live way below your means to at such a young age...
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    What to do when DW doesn't understand investing

    She would be! However I know very little about that and I don't want to get in over my head.
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    What to do when DW doesn't understand investing

    She understands the real estate market, not the stock market. She just doesn't take an interest like I do. She would rather buy CD's than invest in the stock market.
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    What to do when DW doesn't understand investing

    Hi everyone. My name is Matthew and I'm 31 years old. I had a very successful start to life up north in Boston where my wife and I met. After we got engaged we decided we wanted a clean slate and decided move to South Carolina to escape winter and have a better quality of life. I work for a...
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    Now 30 yrs old with 350k income but with a new mindset!

    Hi guys. I just took the time to read through this post I made in my 20's. It's from 2013 so if you would like to quickly read through it, here is the link. ( http://www.early-retirement.org/forums/f26/26-y-o-with-350k-income-and-impulse-spending-needs-help-64634.html ) Now that I'm 30 I'm...
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    28 looking for advice... late start

    Rental property, alright! Almost no one mentions on these forums rental properties. Everyone is all about money in the market. I personally prefer assets I can touch and see. I'm the same age as you, have made several foolish decisions. You and your wife have been doing great staying on track. I...
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    What would you tell your 22 year old self?

    At 22 I was living the American dream. 30 year mortgage. 2 car payments on high end cars. Personal trainer. Anything else I wanted. I fell into what I do at 19 and a 21 I built the house and was making money to fund this lifestyle. I had a 401k going but that was it. What I would tell...
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    young guy from ohio!

    Landlord and the money to pay cash for a duplex at 23 years old huh. How did you save that kind of cash. Where do you put it all? Oh and great work!
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    Family of 14 gives up everything to live in RV

    I was put onto this last night and instantly thought of this place. Seems like a scheme to have a TV show. He works remotely from what I am told but he does work.
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    26 y/o with 350k income and impulse spending needs help

    Very good point! While I understand my business quite well, I find that spending your own money on material things is quite different. Their is emotion involved while with the company it is pure logic, no emotion. I guess what I am trying to get out of this site of how does everyone not spend...
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    26 y/o with 350k income and impulse spending needs help

    I'm reluctant to post this however I understand why my post seems out of the norm. I agree I do make a lot for my age and I do not take it for granted. I feel their is a lot to be learned on this forum but if I am going to contribute one day then I need to have some credibility. I hope after I...
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    26 y/o with 350k income and impulse spending needs help

    I read my original post and it does sound farfetched. So incase anyone needs a bit of credibility before they can give me some advice I attached an image. rodi- Yes, my savings grows monthly. I put away anywhere between $5k-$15k a month between 401k, employee stock purchase program (I work for...
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    26 y/o with 350k income and impulse spending needs help

    As the title states, I am 26 years old. I started in the workforce at 18. I have been making over $160,000 since I was 21 and after 3 promotions I am now at a $350,000 position that I've had for over a year. I like to think I am a very responsible person however I sometimes can't control my...
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