Will you feel like a Failure if you never become Rich or Well Off Financially in Life?
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I’m not rich but I damn near can do/buy anything I want and I will be the first to tell you that money don’t mean shyt for real. Some simply better at getting than others. Most people will not be rich or well off, so no, I do not think that financial status or lack thereof determines if you are a failure or not. People were living life way before money was invented.
What is well off?
My wife and I bring in a good amount per year even before bonuses and she doesn’t think we’re upper middle class. I recognize there are differences of opinion about what it means to be well off. I have no issues staying where we are financially, so if that’s not considered well off, then no I wouldn’t feel like a failure. But we’re also in the top 10% of earners, so how could realistically feel like a failure without seeming entitled.
My wife and I bring in a good amount per year even before bonuses and she doesn’t think we’re upper middle class. I recognize there are differences of opinion about what it means to be well off. I have no issues staying where we are financially, so if that’s not considered well off, then no I wouldn’t feel like a failure. But we’re also in the top 10% of earners, so how could realistically feel like a failure without seeming entitled.
Big Boda
My Family Are Not Immigrants.
For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? 37 Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
He causes all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on their right hand or on their foreheads, 17 and that no one may buy or sell except one who has the mark or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.
Ezekiel 25:17
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I did the hypothetical math several times over
Max 401k: $23,500/year
Max Roth Ira: $7,000/year
Family Healthcare: $12,000/year
4 bedroom house mortgage: $24,000/year
Food: $8000/year
Emergency fund??
Kids college??
Vacation??
Yeah I need $200k to be comfy
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richaveli83
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Yes and no. I grew up poor, but I'm doing well for myself now. I'm not rich, but I make good money. I'm definitely doing better financially than my parents are when they were my age and younger and a lot of my family.
I used to want to be famous, but seeing how famous people can't do anything without people all in their business, no thanks. If I was famous, let it be on the level of Stephen King. Only his hardcore fans know what he looks like. He can go to the grocery without TMZ following him around.
I used to want to be famous, but seeing how famous people can't do anything without people all in their business, no thanks. If I was famous, let it be on the level of Stephen King. Only his hardcore fans know what he looks like. He can go to the grocery without TMZ following him around.
Dirty Mcdrawz
Your girl loves em....
Not rich but I’ve been fortunate enough to visit many countries, that my share cropper’s grandparents couldn’t go to. My kids are happy and my parents are proud of me. That’s all wanted in life.
admit you're bad with money, breh
Ezekiel 25:17
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admit you're bad with money, breh
How is maxing your 401k and Roth Ira being bad with money?
$200k is just my personal goal, some people are cool with less. Nothing wrong with that.
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Everyone yes would love to have financial freedom or be rich
Unfortunately a lot of us the cards was dealt how they are. Situations in life comes up and add the fact having the right connections throughout life is the biggest factor
Unfortunately a lot of us the cards was dealt how they are. Situations in life comes up and add the fact having the right connections throughout life is the biggest factor
UncleTomFord15
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Yes
I want it all from the Rolexes to the Lexus
Gettin' paid is all I expected
The Notorious BIG
Gettin' paid is all I expected
The Notorious BIG
Yep, these types of threads are constantly filled with people trying to set goals for other people