I grew up broke, 40+ now, and still broke. What kind of work do you do? I'd like to make really good money, before I end up in a box under the interstate.Curious if this is somewhat normal or I'm crazy (or crazier then I thought). I grew up pretty broke. Now that I make really good money I feel guilty about spending it. I feel this weird need to save it all. I'm 50 and single. My kids are grown and gone. I live in a cheap crappy apt and drive a 18 year old truck. I can afford to get a new vehicle and I better place but you guess it...i feel guilty. I'd like to go on a solo vacation, but always seem to find an excuse not to spend the cash. I'm starting to realize this is silly because I cant take it with me. I'd also add that I have zero debt and a good savings on top of nice salary. Anyone other nut jobs like me?
Imo nothing feels better than helping someone who needs help and will take the help you’re willing to give them and utilize it.I spent this past Thursday and Friday getting a guy straightened out on some documentation he needs but couldn't afford so he could pursue better income for himself and his family.
Cost me a pretty penny but it was fantastic to help someone who actually needed a hand.
It was a joy spending that money on helping someone better their life.
Exactly, JStudz!Imo nothing feels better than helping someone who needs help and will take the help you’re willing to give them and utilize it.
I have the same mind set. I've bought katanas from Japan with this train of thought among numerous other things.I do feel better having physical assets. Things I can see seems to make that guilty need to save less cocompulsive.
yesImo nothing feels better than helping someone who needs help and will take the help you’re willing to give them and utilize it.
I grew up pretty poor as well. I feel bad spending sometimes as well. Jealous of debt free, maybe soon I can achieve as well. You only live once, enjoy while you can. Sounds as if you can swing a good bit, keep on!Curious if this is somewhat normal or I'm crazy (or crazier then I thought). I grew up pretty broke. Now that I make really good money I feel guilty about spending it. I feel this weird need to save it all. I'm 50 and single. My kids are grown and gone. I live in a cheap crappy apt and drive a 18 year old truck. I can afford to get a new vehicle and I better place but you guess it...i feel guilty. I'd like to go on a solo vacation, but always seem to find an excuse not to spend the cash. I'm starting to realize this is silly because I cant take it with me. I'd also add that I have zero debt and a good savings on top of nice salary. Anyone other nut jobs like me?
Ha yeah. I wound up taking the low income path and doing something I enjoy. Working with guns and nfa stuff learning lots and not hating bed because it means a redo the next day. I did check a bunch stuff off the toy list before bailing on my careerCurious if this is somewhat normal or I'm crazy (or crazier then I thought). I grew up pretty broke. Now that I make really good money I feel guilty about spending it. I feel this weird need to save it all. I'm 50 and single. My kids are grown and gone. I live in a cheap crappy apt and drive a 18 year old truck. I can afford to get a new vehicle and I better place but you guess it...i feel guilty. I'd like to go on a solo vacation, but always seem to find an excuse not to spend the cash. I'm starting to realize this is silly because I cant take it with me. I'd also add that I have zero debt and a good savings on top of nice salary. Anyone other nut jobs like me?
You are not alone, I'm finally coming around but my wife thinks I'm crazy. I guess they'll have a spending spree after the old bastard finally croaks...Curious if this is somewhat normal or I'm crazy (or crazier then I thought). I grew up pretty broke. Now that I make really good money I feel guilty about spending it. I feel this weird need to save it all. I'm 50 and single. My kids are grown and gone. I live in a cheap crappy apt and drive a 18 year old truck. I can afford to get a new vehicle and I better place but you guess it...i feel guilty. I'd like to go on a solo vacation, but always seem to find an excuse not to spend the cash. I'm starting to realize this is silly because I cant take it with me. I'd also add that I have zero debt and a good savings on top of nice salary. Anyone other nut jobs like me?
Curious if this is somewhat normal or I'm crazy (or crazier then I thought). I grew up pretty broke. Now that I make really good money I feel guilty about spending it. I feel this weird need to save it all. I'm 50 and single. My kids are grown and gone. I live in a cheap crappy apt and drive a 18 year old truck. I can afford to get a new vehicle and I better place but you guess it...i feel guilty. I'd like to go on a solo vacation, but always seem to find an excuse not to spend the cash. I'm starting to realize this is silly because I cant take it with me. I'd also add that I have zero debt and a good savings on top of nice salary. Anyone other nut jobs like me?
Yeah…you’re not crazy Bro. I broke that cycle in my mid-forties. It wasn’t very healthy (my mindset to save money). You are correct, can’t take it with you. If your kids are grown and fairly well adjusted splurge on them. Grandkids? Well, you need to discuss that with the parents first. Otherwise…guns, ammo, food. You’re perfectly normal.You are not alone, I'm finally coming around but my wife thinks I'm crazy. I guess they'll have a spending spree after the old bastard finally croaks...
Don't forget TRAVEL, that's my aim for 2024 whether Mama Bear wants to come along or not.Yeah…you’re not crazy Bro. I broke that cycle in my mid-forties. It wasn’t very healthy (my mindset to save money). You are correct, can’t take it with you. If your kids are grown and fairly well adjusted splurge on them. Grandkids? Well, you need to discuss that with the parents first. Otherwise…guns, ammo, food. You’re perfectly normal.