• bluGill@fedia.io
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    2 days ago

    I don’t think you would feel wealthy at that level. You would quickly find many things to spend the extra money on and so you would still be just as short at the end of the month. You wouldn’t notice a bigger house, nicer car (the most likely things to spend the money on), or whatever else you buy. You might save a little more, but you would find plenty to spending money on - just like everyone else.

    The worse case would be if you income suddenly jumps that much - the vast majority who that happens to spend more than the change thinking they don’t have to worry.

    At some point everyone does hit a limit where they no longer can think of anything more to spend money on. That point is different for everyone, but I suggest it is probably more than 10 million/year. (even your big name CEOs mostly don’t make that much!)

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      2 days ago

      Maybe the average person. I am extremely good at saving money and have several programmed spreadsheets dedicated to my family’s budget, even after my salary jumped significantly.

      I practically doubled my life savings this week after inheriting some of my grandmother’s money. Straight to savings! ☝️🏦

      But yeah, I can see it happening to the average person.

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        2 days ago

        Good for you. Just don’t forget that money saved when you die was wasted time at work when you could have retired early. Of course you don’t know how long you will live so some leftover is guarenteed - but don’t overdo it (unless work is you life I guess)

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          1 day ago

          Sure. But I also have kids, so any money I save also goes to them upon my death, and/or my grandkids if I will have any. But thanks for the tip.