tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post4637440701400826145..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Questioning Too Much Financial WorrySAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-9914548980557974222019-10-10T06:10:03.974-05:002019-10-10T06:10:03.974-05:00I'm so sorry for your friend. I hadn't eve...I'm so sorry for your friend. I hadn't even read your comment yet when I made my mention above about so many young retirees passing away so soon after retirement. It is a fine line-this is why I want to retire early, but I also want to enjoy today's life just as much because those future years are not promised.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-89566616432746410472019-10-10T06:08:01.716-05:002019-10-10T06:08:01.716-05:00We will do something-it will be more than an Apple...We will do something-it will be more than an Applebee's, but might not quite be $40 a plate. Maybe it will. I think the drive and poking around other communities will be the most fun.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-2783786468919779562019-10-10T06:06:26.793-05:002019-10-10T06:06:26.793-05:00The more I learn about retirees getting ill or wor...The more I learn about retirees getting ill or worse, dying shortly after retirement, the more I want to push closer to 60 rather than 62 or 63. I guess one anniversary dinner a year as a splurge won't derail me.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-39748773252604008882019-10-10T06:04:53.613-05:002019-10-10T06:04:53.613-05:00It's a beautiful restaurant but I've never...It's a beautiful restaurant but I've never eaten there-just been to the wine bar and tasting room. It would be an unknown. I've found a few other options that could be really special as well-better than burgers and fries. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-91763775799689115822019-10-10T06:03:32.896-05:002019-10-10T06:03:32.896-05:00You've got to say more about the Fagin Complex...You've got to say more about the Fagin Complex. I'm intrigued and love a good Dickens reference.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-10372588411658624782019-10-10T06:01:10.124-05:002019-10-10T06:01:10.124-05:00With our daughter home next week, we'll want t...With our daughter home next week, we'll want to take her out as well, but I actually have tow buckets-eating out and entertainment not used, so I like your thinking. Maybe we'll just each have a glass of wine instead of a whole bottle, and have a night cap at home with our own stick. I may have saved $10 right there, though a bottle is the better buy. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-79051879002288614302019-10-10T03:17:20.192-05:002019-10-10T03:17:20.192-05:00I have some of those same worries, but nobody has ...I have some of those same worries, but nobody has a crystal ball to know what the future holds. It's always walking that razor's edge of saving for the future and/or living for now and enjoying life. The husband of a friend of mine died two weeks ago. He was watching TV and when she went to check on him, he was unresponsive. He was only 55. The two of them had spent 3 months this past summer traveling all over Europe. She has lots of memories and photos, but misses him terribly. So keep saving, but stop worrying. splurge a little and make memories. :-)Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328674280714013955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-33661214798173005442019-10-09T17:02:31.790-05:002019-10-09T17:02:31.790-05:00At least you are thinking about while doing someth...At least you are thinking about while doing something about your finances. Some people never worry and may be surprised someday. Go and have dinner.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-78442979314888364402019-10-09T15:54:47.844-05:002019-10-09T15:54:47.844-05:00I agree with Anne - have a splurge and make it spe...I agree with Anne - have a splurge and make it special. You obviously have your heads screwed on as far as money is concerned and I think it does you good to loosen the reins occasionally. But I do understand your worry too - I think we all have that when we are heading towards retirement. For me I had the "no going back" syndrome because there really was no going back, but it's worked out wonderfully and I'm sure you will both do well too.Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-81348268602493014792019-10-09T14:32:31.197-05:002019-10-09T14:32:31.197-05:00We splurge every year on our anniversary and go to...We splurge every year on our anniversary and go to our all time favorite restaurant. If it is what you would like to do to celebrate I say go for it!Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-56781595060578937442019-10-09T10:51:53.335-05:002019-10-09T10:51:53.335-05:00Alas, money worries are an all too common - and co...Alas, money worries are an all too common - and consuming - angst. I call it the Fagin Complex. Best we can do is be mindful of the budgets so things don't get out of hand. Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-29106831133830485502019-10-09T10:11:22.498-05:002019-10-09T10:11:22.498-05:00Try to ignore the asshats in politics and stay the...Try to ignore the asshats in politics and stay the course. If you want to go out for your anniversary do so...maybe just limit your eating out later in the month. We were going to get Greek Takeout for ours since Buddy was hurt but didn't end up doing that as it would have been $60 without the experience (yes, it's costly to eat out in Canada, average cheap takeout is $30 for two but that Greek restaurant is simply the best). I have the money tucked away for when we are ready. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.com