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Originally Posted by eskielover
Yes, I planned for that future & had great retirement saved then life happened & then my financially incompetent husband took over the finances when I was in a bad place & lost it all. Left & started over with nothing but my social security based on my career income & unplanned inheritance that opened the door so I could leave even though it was with nothing from the 33 year marriage.
I have learned from all that past to make plans for future BUT NEVER cast them in concrete in my mind. Things change so quickly in my life, being flexible & never being really disappointed at what happens has become my philosophy. I observe & try to make the best choices in the present but everything seems to change. My life is like an onion, peel back tomorrow & you may find that a totally different path is required. Being flexible & making wise mind decisions in the present seems to be my best option for how to live my life.
Lol....I have a paid for farm & truck & making improvements as money comes available. My ex owns nothing. Lost the home we owned & has debt. Wise choices in the present then adapting as needed (including saving for retirement) I have found is the best. If I worry about something in the future, It may NEVER happen, but something I never considered may.
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Good points! Being flexible and ready to adjust to change is very important. I believe in combination of being prepared and being able to change your plans as needed. Have plan a, b and c so to speak.
Unfortunately I do know people who did zero planning for the future and didn’t give it any thought on how the future will play out. Sadly they find themselves in a horrible shape because they didn’t bother to think things through until it’s way too late.
But of course things could change any minute. Doesn’t mean it’s a good idea to live in a la la land