[quote=scaredyclassic][quote=Coronita][quote=scaredyclassic]yeah, we should have a housekeeper. this is too much.

however, as to a., b., c., and d. that you describe above, I dispute that there is any way to know what those numbers are.[/quote]

Look at it this way. There’s a lot of people out of work these days. When you hire a housekeeper, a gardener, or buy some takeout food, you’re either creating a job for someone or helping someone keep theirs.[/quote]

that kind fo thinking doesn’t help me part with money. I also rarely feel I get the value in kind for what ive paid. in fact, very very few things seem worth the money.

oats are worth it.

my washing machine.

my house.

fresh fruit.

that’s about it.[/quote]

If having money makes you happier than spending it, then by all means hold onto money! Its not about doing what I, flu, your financial advisor or anyone else says – it is about doing what makes you happiest.

Only you can know what that is.

Agree that there is no way to definitively know what the proper figures are for a, b, c, and d. Life is a gamble! Figure out a best and worst case! Determine what worst case you could live with if it should happen and make sure you’re north of there! Over estimate how much you’ll need!

Or just sit on a big stash of money if that makes you happier. But as you’ve already expressed, that also causes you worry as to the best way to hold onto it.

Ya gotta place your bets somewhere! In the meantime, life is what happens while you’re busy making plans.