I saw something on an ad or movie some time ago which had an older lady who was worried that her offspring might have her funeral on a Saturday or Sunday. She stated that funerals cost more on weekends and she didn’t want to spend the extra hundred dollars.
Well, many of us worry about finances, especially those that aren't on a monthly good Pension/SS and have a descent savings. Those that still drive, vehicle repairs. Those that own homes, maintenance and repairs. Health and medication costs. Heck, even those that have good finances still have to worry about some-to-all of those things. Than there are those that can have a REALLY enjoyable retirement, like going on cruises, traveling or simply sitting back (with a cup of coffee or hot coco) and watching the snow fall (if you live in a snow area) from a nice/cozy/warm living room.
I do like and respect your viewpoint Frank but truthfully, no one has to worry about such things but rather some choose to worry about those things. Now, it is a given that there are some people whose mental make-up is based in part on having constant anxiety about one thing or the other and it's unhealthy to say the very least and they, for whatever psychological reasons, feel that they cannot help it. Okay, but that isn't me. If I live today, I live and if not, so be it. If I want something, I pay for it but if I do not have the money, I go without. Bills have to be paid, so pay them. Worrying about something will not solve a problem but doing something about the problem will.
Lack of finances aka, money, can give many anxiety. For retirement, I think we all want to have some fun, travel, have/keep good health, buy things we both need and want and live as comfortable as possible.
Yes, that’s very true. It is well noted that there are some people who will fear and worry about the lion outside their door and others who will open the door, kill the lion then eat it.
I am not as financially well off as @Lon Tanner but I have enough to get by. If I had a lot of money, I'd probably worry that somebody would try to steal it or cheat me out of it. I don't have to worry about a member of my family being kidnapped for ransom. My health is good so I don't have to worry overly much about that. Right now, I can't think of anything I am worried about except what size turkey to buy for Thanksgiving two weeks from today. I am a very lucky lady.
I no longer worry about acne or becoming to tall. I am not afraid of dying because it is guaranteed. I no loner worry about medical insurance because I don't have any.
Yes we do, Lon. Your sunglasses probably cost $300 and that shirt you're wearing, $150. Am I right? LOL
You are totally wrong Cody. As I re call the glasses were bought off the rack at Walgreen's Drug for less than $25.00 and the sport shirt was purchased on sale at Macy's for $30 on a two for one deal. Looks can be deceiving. My picture was taken in the lobby of a hotel in Las Vegas while celebrating wife's birthday and the suite was a special deal for $145 including a dinner and breakfast.
@Lon Tanner , you are right. I don't know how well off you are financially. Would you like to tell me?
Sure I'll tell you. I am able to pay for my current needs with out incurring any debt. I have sufficient resources and insurance to rake care of any future needs.