CNBC Make It asked three people who have continued to work into their 90s to share their best advice for building a long, happy career. Here’s what they shared.
Probably also highly depends on WHERE you live though. But still. The “living below your means” is probably hard for the most. Because we (especially we dudes) are judged by our financial status. And hence we need to appear more flashy than we actually are. Like peacocks.
I’ve seen sooooo many people living way over their means who spend more on clothes monthly than I do on a car. And they’re still poor. But poor in fancy clothes.
Cars are even worse. The amount of obviously leased or heavily financed cars here is grotesque. Recently read the average (north-)American spends 1000 a month on a car. And 1/3 of those are 60days lacking in payments. Jeez. For what? Appearing richer?
Probably also highly depends on WHERE you live though. But still. The “living below your means” is probably hard for the most. Because we (especially we dudes) are judged by our financial status. And hence we need to appear more flashy than we actually are. Like peacocks. I’ve seen sooooo many people living way over their means who spend more on clothes monthly than I do on a car. And they’re still poor. But poor in fancy clothes. Cars are even worse. The amount of obviously leased or heavily financed cars here is grotesque. Recently read the average (north-)American spends 1000 a month on a car. And 1/3 of those are 60days lacking in payments. Jeez. For what? Appearing richer?