Yes, if we’re willing to give up our dream home. For the retirement I want for us, I need to stick with it for another 4 years or so, depending on how the stock market behaves.
Problem was that there were always more urgent things you had to spend on…
– Rent or mortgage, property taxes, utilities, etc. – Buying a car, paying for auto insurance, maintenance, repairs, fuel, parking, tolls, etc. – Food and other groceries– Health insurance and medical expenses
– Donations and contributions– Dining out occasionally (or not so occasionally…)– Movies, shows, concerts, etc. (at least pre-Covid)– Vacations, or at least staycations– Some nicer clothes and shoes– Gifts
Problem was that there were always more urgent things you had to spend on…
Wealth isn’t just about net worth or even invested net worth. It’s about that number relative to whatever your spending is in excess of your fixed income.