The purpose of money is enjoyment. If you do all the basic things right, then you can splurge on yourself sometimes.
Say you are having some people over to your house to watch a football game, so you go to the grocery store to get a deli tray. Nothing fancy—one of those cheap round circular plastic containers with sliced-up ham, turkey, and cheese.
Let’s say you just got laid off from your job. You’re probably pretty upset.
Claiming Social Security benefits at age 62 is a huge mistake. Do not take Social Security at age 62.
The most powerful thing in the world is liquid net worth. If you don’t have a big pile of cash, then you are not in the position to walk away from a terrible job.