Re: What do you think? (\"toy\" car question)
the phrase "don't count your chickens before they're hatched" comes mind.
the phrase "don't count your chickens before they're hatched" comes mind.
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Re: What do you think? (\"toy\" car question)
I hate it when people say that. Invest your money so when your 50 you'll have 30million dollars.
Ok, first off, when your 50 your going to not want to do the "fun" things you can do NOW. 30million dollars at 50yrs old is stupid. Sure, you can buy a fast car at 50, but seriously, how much fun ARE you going to have at 50? And what if you don't live that long? So you start saving now, your 45 yrs old, with only another 5yrs before you can retire, and claim all the money and you die. Bam, so all that money you could have spent on something to enjoy your life then, but you invested it, and then you die, with no fun memories!
Just my thoughts...Feel free to hate them or like them!
I hate it when people say that. Invest your money so when your 50 you'll have 30million dollars.
Ok, first off, when your 50 your going to not want to do the "fun" things you can do NOW. 30million dollars at 50yrs old is stupid. Sure, you can buy a fast car at 50, but seriously, how much fun ARE you going to have at 50? And what if you don't live that long? So you start saving now, your 45 yrs old, with only another 5yrs before you can retire, and claim all the money and you die. Bam, so all that money you could have spent on something to enjoy your life then, but you invested it, and then you die, with no fun memories!
Just my thoughts...Feel free to hate them or like them!
Re: What do you think? (\"toy\" car question)
You honestly don't plan on having any fun after 50?
I'd say your "plan" for your late life is a little flawed but I guess we all take our own path. Personally, I'm of the opinion that life after 50 will be a wonderful time. You should be settled enough financially at that point to really be able to start enjoying the money that you've put away. If you've invested intelligently and that time comes before 50 than life is that much better. I don't think I'd plan your finances around dieing before 50.
I'd say putting half of your spare money away is a pretty good plan. If not for your eventual wealthy retirement, than at least for the times where life isn't quite as fortunate as it seems to be for you now.
As for your original question. I'd have some fun with the Focus.
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You honestly don't plan on having any fun after 50?
I'd say your "plan" for your late life is a little flawed but I guess we all take our own path. Personally, I'm of the opinion that life after 50 will be a wonderful time. You should be settled enough financially at that point to really be able to start enjoying the money that you've put away. If you've invested intelligently and that time comes before 50 than life is that much better. I don't think I'd plan your finances around dieing before 50.
I'd say putting half of your spare money away is a pretty good plan. If not for your eventual wealthy retirement, than at least for the times where life isn't quite as fortunate as it seems to be for you now.
As for your original question. I'd have some fun with the Focus.
Re: What do you think? (\"toy\" car question)
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Besides... on the flip side, invest nothing now, and end up having to work until I die at 75 because I can't afford to sit around and do nothing.
There is a practical middle ground.
I plan to have an assload of fun after 50, thank you.... 50 isn't even remotely old.Ok, first off, when your 50 your going to not want to do the "fun" things you can do NOW. 30million dollars at 50yrs old is stupid. Sure, you can buy a fast car at 50, but seriously, how much fun ARE you going to have at 50? And what if you don't live that long? So you start saving now, your 45 yrs old, with only another 5yrs before you can retire, and claim all the money and you die. Bam, so all that money you could have spent on something to enjoy your life then, but you invested it, and then you die, with no fun memories!
Besides... on the flip side, invest nothing now, and end up having to work until I die at 75 because I can't afford to sit around and do nothing.
There is a practical middle ground.
Re: What do you think? (\"toy\" car question)
I would do what sounds like you want to do, get a nice car, and also do what others have said, invest some of the money.
So go with the s2000 or wrx, drop the focus, and save a little bit of money. Unless you're buying brand new s2000 or wrx, you should still have some extra money to put away. Mods are fun and everything, but I would much rather have a s2k with a few minor mods than a focus with a lot of stuff.
But that's just me!
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I would do what sounds like you want to do, get a nice car, and also do what others have said, invest some of the money.
So go with the s2000 or wrx, drop the focus, and save a little bit of money. Unless you're buying brand new s2000 or wrx, you should still have some extra money to put away. Mods are fun and everything, but I would much rather have a s2k with a few minor mods than a focus with a lot of stuff.
But that's just me!
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