I know it's controversial to say this, but I don't really like money at all. I understand money is used to exchange for goods, service, time, etc. So my goal is to be "free of money". I wants to do things I want without any thoughts of how much it costs or can we afford it. I've grown up poor so I never see much money. Nowadays paychecks got deposited to the bank and then moved to brokerage accounts. I never get to see any physical cash. It's just a number on the screen. I don't want to be a slave to money or moving goal posts for financial milestones.I am curious about how other Bogleheads approach life, I suppose! I feel like way too much of my time is consumed by thoughts of financial planning, and I always feel like I’m three steps behind (especially reading this forum!) And I also feel like the mental stress of always thinking about money deprives me of the ability to fully live in the present. It seems like there’s always the next financial goal to reach. When is it “done?” Even at retirement, there are RMDs, Roth conversions, or whatever. I’m wondering if the successful folks on this forum are truly able to “win the game” in a way that frees them from committing so much time to finances, and instead putting that energy into health or whatever else brings them joy. We need money, obviously, but it was never a driving force in my youth and now it feels like THE driving force ruling them all.What specifically are you debating? I feel like I have both my health and money.
Apologies for the ramble! Hope some of it makes sense.
To me, time is the ultimate currency.
Statistics: Posted by H-Town — Thu Mar 21, 2024 10:18 am — Replies 63 — Views 7798