Agreed - I just don't know that we'd make more with more fun $ though?

Jan 30, 2023
3:34:13pm

BYUfan92 All-American

We're not really missing out on activities now due to money. (I dont mean that to sound arrogant, just meaning family activities are already a priority, probably the most notable exception would be buying a cabin to go to on weekends?)

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How do you draw the line on knowing how much to invest vs how much to spend?

crack

1/30/23 11:53am

I wish I knew where to invest.

md7Coug

1/30/23 11:55am

I feel like I'm just starting to make that transition. It's worked for me to

fanbraves10

1/30/23 11:58am

I max out my 401k and my company throws in another $20k each year so I

Dangerous

1/30/23 12:03pm

RE: Your 529 plan, I saw this earlier this morning.

crack

1/30/23 12:07pm

I start with simply making sure I'm hitting a savings threshold that is

kos

1/30/23 12:05pm

20% is usually considered super-saver status. Most authorities recommend 10-15%.

VenturaCoug

1/30/23 12:20pm

RE: How do you draw the line on knowing how much to invest vs how much to spend?

kimdaddy35

1/30/23 12:06pm

You talking before or after the first million?

TwinsRight

1/30/23 12:17pm

What I've read before: Same lifestyle = 15% invested into retirement each month

Adwight

1/30/23 12:24pm

I had to learn to give myself permission to spend money, it was a challenge at

sandtrapcougar

1/30/23 12:38pm

Like you, I'm thinking of cutting back a bit on the savings & having more fun $

BYUfan92

1/30/23 12:43pm

Memories with your kids are priceless.

Adwight

1/30/23 1:52pm

Agreed - I just don't know that we'd make more with more fun $ though?

BYUfan92

1/30/23 3:34pm

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