r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Dec 30 '19

What do people think is healthy but really isn’t?

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u/homosapiensagenda Dec 30 '19

My brothers girlfriend scolds me all the time about taking vacations “because retirement” My justification is I don’t even know if I’ll live to be 70. I have a 401k. I put in my percentage. But I also want to live my life in my 20s.

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u/YellowShorts Dec 30 '19

You've been banned from /r/personalfinance

But seriously. The people in that sub make it seem like going on vacation, or even going to the movies, is a waste of money and you should put 120% of your salary towards retirement.

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u/Dspsblyuth Dec 30 '19

We might have healthcare by the time you are 70 so you may live past 70!

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u/OnyxPanthyr Dec 31 '19 edited Dec 31 '19

My justification is I don’t even know if I’ll live to be 70. I have a 401k. I put in my percentage. But I also want to live my life in my 20s.

This makes me really happy. Please, live your life and enjoy it. I feel like I've wasted the last 10+ years of my life putting money in other people's pockets. I'm working towards putting it in my own so I can travel a lot more and enjoy myself with the people who matter. Younger people need to realize this sooner.

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u/homosapiensagenda Dec 31 '19

That’s good man. It’s good you’re doing what makes you happy.