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[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Don't follow someone else's path. I took a year off to travel in my 20s, a year off to sail in my 30s, and now that I'm 40 I'm planning another year long adventure in the next 5 years. I wasn't born into wealth, I spent less than I earned, invested the rest, and avoided debt. Don't get a big house in the suburbs with a mortgage, new lease car every 4 years, student loans, etc unless that's what your actually want. Set yourself up for success with smart money management so you can do what you want.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

This advice only works for those who earn enough money to save and invest. After rent, food, other living expenses im lucky enough to save up until the next emergency drains my funds.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don’t know what that means.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 11 months ago

I'll not sure but I think it is just that person agreeing with you - pointing at what you said.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago

Can you move to a place where the earning to spending ratio is more in your favor? Somewhere with cheaper living expenses or higher pay?