How much is enough?

Animal · 11-22-2002, 08:52 PM

At what point, is enough money, enough? For example: Bill Gates. At what point would you have enough money and decide to retire, or stop working?

True_Moose · 11-22-2002, 08:53 PM

For me, it's when I can live a good life, with a nice house and car, off the interest of my holdings.

LordKathen · 11-22-2002, 08:54 PM

It all depends on how you look at it. There is not enough on one hand, but if you rely on money for happiness then I think too much is too much.

johnny · 11-22-2002, 08:55 PM

The more you have, the more you want.

Arvon · 11-22-2002, 08:55 PM

There is no single answer. Each person has their own limit of desire.

Angelousss · 11-22-2002, 08:56 PM

i think technically bill gates is retired, in my case alot

Animal · 11-22-2002, 08:56 PM

I ask, because I am in that position right now, but I'm only 30 and feel that I have a few good years of working left.

johnny · 11-22-2002, 08:58 PM

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Originally posted by Animal:
I ask, because I am in that position right now, but I'm only 30 and feel that I have a few good years of working left.

You are a multi millionaire ?

Animal · 11-22-2002, 09:02 PM

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Originally posted by johnny:

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Originally posted by Animal:
I ask, because I am in that position right now, but I'm only 30 and feel that I have a few good years of working left.

You are a multi millionaire ?[/QUOTE]My net worth is over 3 million. I don't like to announce it or flaunt it and I've worked hard and paid my dues, but I am at a point in my life where I need to evaluate my current situation. It's kinda hard to explain, and a part of me really hates who I am and what I have. I don't seem to quite fit in anywhere if you know what I mean, and you folks no nothing of me or my money until this point so I was hoping for some objective input as to where most of you would feel "comfortable." What would you be happy with?

True_Moose · 11-22-2002, 09:04 PM

Consider this:

Assuming you live to be average age, you will live about 50 more years. That leaves you $60 000 to live off, assuming you're spending it all. You could also cut back, and have extra left over, which would be better.

If you enjoy your work though, I see no reason not to continue...my grandpa's worth around that much, and he still works, and he's 76! If you love your work, might as well continue with it.

11-22-2002, 08:52 PM	#1
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11-22-2002, 08:53 PM	#2
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	For me, it's when I can live a good life, with a nice house and car, off the interest of my holdings. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 53 Posts: 3,166	It all depends on how you look at it. There is not enough on one hand, but if you rely on money for happiness then I think too much is too much. __________________

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johnny 40th Level Warrior Join Date: April 15, 2002 Location: Utrecht The Netherlands Age: 59 Posts: 16,981	The more you have, the more you want. __________________

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Arvon Unicorn Join Date: October 4, 2001 Location: Kingdom of the West,..P.o. Cynagus Posts: 4,212	There is no single answer. Each person has their own limit of desire. __________________ 53.7% of all statistics are made up

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Angelousss Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: August 23, 2002 Location: come play with my wings Age: 42 Posts: 821	i think technically bill gates is retired, in my case alot __________________ Just because your paranoid<br />Don\'t mean they\'re not after you<br />Kurt Cobain

11-22-2002, 09:04 PM	#10
True_Moose Gold Dragon Join Date: June 18, 2002 Location: Wolfville, NS / Calgary, AB Age: 38 Posts: 2,563	Consider this: Assuming you live to be average age, you will live about 50 more years. That leaves you $60 000 to live off, assuming you're spending it all. You could also cut back, and have extra left over, which would be better. If you enjoy your work though, I see no reason not to continue...my grandpa's worth around that much, and he still works, and he's 76! If you love your work, might as well continue with it. __________________ [img]\"http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f13/true_moose/Siggy.jpg\" alt=\" - \" />

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