Having a conversation w/ some co-workers about how we prefer to spend our money. The two sides were, "I want a really nice house and vehicles", and the other argument was, "I live modestly so I can afford to travel and do things I enjoy". Now I know everyone on here is very wealthy, but assuming you made a humble living, which way do/would you choose to live.
Nov 22, 2011 6:37pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 6:40 PMNov 22, 2011 6:40 PM
Cheapest house possible. Infact probably more a condo, so I dont have to cut grass and all that bs, I want to travel and see the world.
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Nov 22, 2011 6:40pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 6:41 PMNov 22, 2011 6:41 PM
Debt free so I could do as I please. Hopefully (knock wood), I'll be much closer to that goal within the next 2 weeks.
Nov 22, 2011 6:41pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 6:46 PMNov 22, 2011 6:46 PM
No need to have a huge house. I would rather live in a nice house and save money to travel, buy electronics, etc.
Nov 22, 2011 6:46pm
Fab1b
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 6:49 PMNov 22, 2011 6:49 PM
Modest residence and paid for auto so I can do, buy, travel, etc...when and what I want
Nov 22, 2011 6:49pm
justincredible
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 6:52 PMNov 22, 2011 6:52 PM
Fab1b;984209 wrote:Modest residence and paid for auto so I can do, buy, travel, etc...when and what I want
This.
Nov 22, 2011 6:52pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 6:55 PMNov 22, 2011 6:55 PM
I also am 100% cash no loans, credit cards, or financing (other than rent) of any sort!
Nov 22, 2011 6:55pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 7:08 PMNov 22, 2011 7:08 PM
What constitutes a huge house?
Nov 22, 2011 7:08pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 7:48 PMNov 22, 2011 7:48 PM
like this
Nov 22, 2011 7:48pm
redstreak one
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 8:12 PMNov 22, 2011 8:12 PM
I love to travel.
Nov 22, 2011 8:12pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 8:12 PMNov 22, 2011 8:12 PM
Hookers and booze here...
Nov 22, 2011 8:12pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 8:15 PMNov 22, 2011 8:15 PM
We live within our means. Zero debt other than our house. We pay cash for our cars. Even with six kids we maintain a nice lifestyle because we focus on how we spend our money.
Nov 22, 2011 8:15pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 8:25 PMNov 22, 2011 8:25 PM
I probably live too frugally, I save a lot of my money, and not to buy anything, just to have. So I know when I buy a house it will be moderately priced, so that I can do with my money what I want.
Nov 22, 2011 8:25pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 8:34 PMNov 22, 2011 8:34 PM
I would do a very nice house with nice automobiles and clothes.
Don't have much desire to travel.
Nov 22, 2011 8:34pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:04 PMNov 22, 2011 9:04 PM
Definitely live for travel, sporting events, etc. Nice house is for easily amused people.
Nov 22, 2011 9:04pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:24 PMNov 22, 2011 9:24 PM
I'd watch as much sports live as anyone....still would enjoy a very nice house.
Nov 22, 2011 9:24pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:42 PMNov 22, 2011 9:42 PM
I do not give one shit about cars. So the second one.
Nov 22, 2011 9:42pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:43 PMNov 22, 2011 9:43 PM
ccrunner609;984239 wrote:location, location, location..........I live in a trailor park and I'll never live on the beach or the side of a mountain.
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:54 PMNov 22, 2011 9:54 PM
Small Ranch on a huge plot of land. Don't care for traveling and no need for a huge house.
Nov 22, 2011 9:54pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:56 PMNov 22, 2011 9:56 PM
Nice things, because fuck you.
Nov 22, 2011 9:56pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:56 PMNov 22, 2011 9:56 PM
Huge house, of course. We don't care much for cars, though.
Nov 22, 2011 9:56pm
justincredible
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:57 PMNov 22, 2011 9:57 PM
fan_from_texas;984376 wrote:We don't care much for cars, though.
Hippies. SUV or GTFO.
Nov 22, 2011 9:57pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 9:59 PMNov 22, 2011 9:59 PM
Experiences>things.
Nov 22, 2011 9:59pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 10:02 PMNov 22, 2011 10:02 PM
Mail ordered brides
Nov 22, 2011 10:02pm
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Tue, Nov 22, 2011 10:04 PMNov 22, 2011 10:04 PM
Things make all the times not at the experiences better.
I understand the other way.....just happy attending local sporting events of my kids and school. Rather have nice stuff to go with it rather than do something else away from home. Just me.
