brucethebroker
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
"Now, a year later, I can't get this mistake out of my head. First, I feel stupid for doing it, and second, I feel guilty at having given up something my parents worked so hard fo and left to me. "
Think of it as your parents leaving you the money (from the sale of the home) instead.
As for me? Should never have sold my first two homes after moving to this area. (Would have been the worlds easiest rentals, and most profitable).
Should never have sold the 64 Fairlane Grampa left me (8 years old, 20k miles).
Same with my 71 Dodge Charger, and 79 Monte Carlo. Bought WorldCom, Conseco...sold Marvel.
But learned along the way and am no worse off financially because of a lifetime of hitting singles and doubles. Finally took my eye off hitting homers.
Now, when looking at a big financial decision, I spend more time weighing the future costs of doing that now. Like someone said, cheap tuition.
Think of it as your parents leaving you the money (from the sale of the home) instead.
As for me? Should never have sold my first two homes after moving to this area. (Would have been the worlds easiest rentals, and most profitable).
Should never have sold the 64 Fairlane Grampa left me (8 years old, 20k miles).
Same with my 71 Dodge Charger, and 79 Monte Carlo. Bought WorldCom, Conseco...sold Marvel.
But learned along the way and am no worse off financially because of a lifetime of hitting singles and doubles. Finally took my eye off hitting homers.
Now, when looking at a big financial decision, I spend more time weighing the future costs of doing that now. Like someone said, cheap tuition.