Understanding my world

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Moving

I've lived in multiple houses and I can honestly say that I haven't looked forward to moving this much, ever! I'm not quite sure why. This does lead me into a very different thought, living well while times are good vs saving while you can.

I've been on the side of saving (right) but I've definitely moved to center right, for anyone on the far right I might even appear to be on the left (living it up). The way I figure, I'm young and I do believe in our ability to stay above water. I dont want to spend the next 5 or 10 years saving for the heck of it. Its time to live a little and enjoy life as a journey and not treat it as a mission. As hard as it can be, habits can change so live the lifestyle you can afford.

On the other side saving early is a logical idea, the more you save now the easier it will be later. the issue is, what is later? at 40 maybe 50 or is it 65 when the government says I can withdraw from my 401K?

For now I side with young and impetuous, I've only worked in industries where times were tough and I managed to grow. Time to hold on, its going to be a bumpy ride.