Forum Discussion
winnietrey
May 22, 2020Explorer
wapiticountry wrote:ppine wrote:That is very true, but then again you didn't have a newly remodeled kitchen every 5 years, aren't driving a new car, haven't had the cultural experiences you get visiting France every summer and didn't have an RV for those 20 years. There are many people who wouldn't trade those experiences for the ability to retire young. I sure wouldn't trade everything I have experienced over the years for the money I spent on them.
Some people never figure out the difference between investment spending and consumptive spending.
I have had friends asking me for years "how did you retire so young, I could never retire."
I don't:
Take vacations to France every summer.
Remodel the kitchen every 5 years.
Have new car loans.
And I don't buy Rvs with a 20 year loan.
The pay cash/ save crowd in my opinion are missing half the equation.
I am living proof. Wife died at 66 very unexpectedly. We spent the last 15 years rving, and going over seas. Spent a lot of money.
Would not trade those times for any amount of money
Kids grow up, people get sick and die, and get old. My thought don't go crazy, but have fun while you can, spend some money. You just never know what's around the next bend, enjoy life a bit, and worry less about money
About RV Newbies
4,026 PostsLatest Activity: Jun 15, 2017