Back in the 60's, my father gave me $10/week allowance. I was required to save half and use the rest towards my expenses, lunch, records, etc. When I started working, I automatically saved half. After marrying and buying a house, I was appalled that we could no longer live on one salary and save the other. In due time, we reverted to living on one salary. Now we are retired and feel that we can afford to do anything we want to do. Yes, we still save a little in that we live on our SS and pensions. Our investments have gone untouched. After having lived a lifetime of saving for the future, it is difficult to think in other terms, but, slowly, we are learning that this is the future and it's time to reap the rewards of saving. We are totally debt free and play as often as we want. Believe me, we have no intention of leaving this world with much left.
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New Jersey, TV
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