Why is it scarier to spend money when you have it, then when you dont?

[Red_Ink_inc]

Quote from Uncle_Ho:

I truely respect rich people that live frugal, because they understand that life is not about one upping the next guy with a nicer car, or a bigger house, it's being content with who you are and what you have.

You are a wise man.

Got me remembering an old 90's tune .....


Billy Falcon - Power Windows


Charlie drives a brand new Mercedes Benz.
He's got another one just like it, just like all his friends.
His wife is playin' tennis and his kids are off at school.
He drives home to his empty house and sits by his empty swimming pool.

But, he's got power windows. He's got power brakes.
He's got a power bed. Push a button and it shakes.
He's got no one to talk to and tears rolling down his face.
He's ain't got the power of love...

Louis drives a beat up '69 Dart.
Swears it's the statue of Mary that keeps the car from falling apart.
With Gracie right beside him sittin' closer than a smile.
She's got her head on his shoulder.
He loves to drive and hold her.

He got no power windows. Got no power brakes.
He ain't got no power nothin' but he got what it takes.
He's got Gracie's arm around him and a smile on his face.
He's got the power of love.

No air condition'...no cellular telephone.
He goes rumblin' down the highway listenin' to his A.M. radio.
With one arm out the window and a smile on his face
Makes you wonder how he got there 'til you see him look at Grace...

No power windows...got no power brakes..
he ain't got no power nothin' but he got what it takes...
one arm out the window and a smile upon his face...
it makes you wonder how he got there until you see hime look at Grace...
See him look at grace.

He got the power... ain't that the power of love
He's got the power...ain't that the power of love
He's got the power...ain't that the power of love
He's got the poer...ain't that the...he got no
power windows...got no power brakes
He ain't got no power nothing but he got what it takes...
power of love...the power of love...he got the power...the power of love

 

[Sandybestdog]

Quote from Trader666:

You have it backwards which might explain why you're still living with your parents and think you're entitled to make a good living with nothing more than a high school education.

The people in the "rich area" are fit and healthy because the same self-discipline and determination that got them there (by seeking out and going through all it takes to have professional careers) also helps them control their impulses and watch what they eat, exercise, etc.

You know we were having a nice productive, intgelligent conversation until you showed up. Why don’t you just go back to masturbating to your Sean Hannity and leave us alone.

 

[Trader666]

No, you were wallowing in your ignorance and victimhood. A productive, intelligent conversation would have been on how to become the ones playing golf, instead of giving your wrongheaded caddy's eye view of why they're fit.

Quote from Sandybestdog:

You know we were having a nice productive, intgelligent conversation until you showed up.

 

[Sandybestdog]

Quote from Trader666:

No, you were wallowing in your ignorance and victimhood. A productive, intelligent conversation would have been on how to become the ones playing golf, instead of giving your wrongheaded caddy's eye view of why they're fit.

Like I said, we were doing just fine without you. You sitting on these forums all day contributing nothing shows what a complete worthless loser you are.

 

[Trader666]

Oh please... you're not in a position to call anyone a loser until you can at least move out of your parents' house and support yourself. And I wouldn't call the whiny, self-entitled misinformation that you post a contribution.

Quote from Sandybestdog:

Like I said, we were doing just fine without you. You sitting on these forums all day contributing nothing shows what a complete worthless loser you are.

 

[ElCubano]

one of my neighbors is an old cuban dude which looks like a peasant, drives an old beat up model t ford and an old t bird I think . they are not in good condition but are classics. He wears beat up clothing, works like a dog in his asphalt company and is always working around the house at all hours of the day and night. I have been his neighbor for 10 years and would have never known he is a multi millionaire with properties all over south florida in excess of 10 million dollars ( just in properties ). He doesn't even speak freaken english.... what a surprise when I found out from my other neighbor how much he was worth... This guy is beyond frugal...this is taking it to the other extreme....He has one property worth 5 million a couple of acres of vacant lot . owns a building with 18 or 20 units in downtown area...I mean wtf...I am goign to snap a picture of the guy and post it one day...you'd think he was a bumm..

 

[eagle]

The majority of the girls neither like the stingy nor the unsparing. They prefer the guy who spend reasonably. We are conditioned being watched by them, so be careful to not be classified in one of the two sides.

Quote from peilthetraveler:

and im scared to make any luxury purchase over 300 dollars. I mean i really have to think about it for a long time before i decide.

 

[Sandybestdog]

Quote from Trader666: Oh please... you're not in a position to call anyone a loser until you can at least move out of your parents' house and support yourself. And I wouldn't call the whiny, self-entitled misinformation that you post a contribution.

Hmmm. Other people seem to disagree with you. You know, people will always remember you not for what you tear down, but what you build. So I guess that means you’ll be forgotten before your even remembered. I suppose this is the point that you mysteriously stop posting on this thread.

Quote from monty21: GREAT POST

Quote from 1a2b3cppp: Seconded.

Quote from peilthetraveler: Sandybestdog, Wow, thats a great post.

Quote from Persdawg: haha. good post indeed!

Quote from drcha: Great post!

 

[Trader666]

Leave it to you to paraphrase the Obama. Maybe he'll start some new social programs to help you. BTW... you're deluded if you think getting some compliments for posts on ET means they have value. Just like you're deluded about almost everything else. Grow up.

Quote from Sandybestdog:

Hmmm. Other people seem to disagree with you. You know, people will always remember you not for what you tear down, but what you build. So I guess that means you’ll be forgotten before your even remembered. I suppose this is the point that you mysteriously stop posting on this thread.

 

[Renegen]

Quote from eagle:

The majority of the girls neither like the stingy nor the unsparing. They prefer the guy who spend reasonably. We are conditioned being watched by them, so be careful to not be classified in one of the two sides.

Hey maybe, but if your goal is to be financially independent, your goal is to be financially independent. She can go with you, and have fun every day once you guys retire. Or she can go with that "career man" that spends every dollar he has, or saves just enough to retire to 65.