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While there's lots of good advice above one thing to remember is tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
While it would be foolish to live like there's no tomorrow it's all about striking the balance between living in the present and preparing for the future.
There's no point having a pension of £2000 a month if you haven't the health to travel and spend it.
There's no point turning down every social occasion because soon enough youl find that no one invites you to anything and ultimately when you do fancy a night out, you've no one to call on.
People say about not travelling or going on holidays but I'm a firm believer that you need to see some reward for your hard work. Nothing wrong with a week or two away each year done in a cost effective manner.
Your on the ball preparing for the future but don't let that get away from the present. And after all you could make all the sacrifices to live well in 20 years only to die the year before.
Strike the balance right and you will be ok. You sound like you have your head screwed on.
Originally posted by Retireby40
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Exactly. Life is for living but its striking that balance of being responsible & still enjoying yourself.
There was a comment about drinking soft drinks instead of alcohol, why?
In bars soft drinks are just as expensive & after a few alcoholic drinks people become annoying so you need the alcohol just to not notice it as you're equally as bad.
If you live like a hermit you'll end up being loaded but you cant take it with you so whats the point?