Ready For Retirement This is the Biggest Way People Waste Money in Retirement
Meet Sarah—a retiree with a multi-million-dollar portfolio, no mortgage, and all her income needs covered by Social Security. Yet, she hesitates to furnish her newly expanded home, fearing it would “waste” money. In this episode, James unpacks Sarah’s story to explore why so many of us struggle to spend, even when we're financially secure.
James explores concepts like:
- The Purpose of Money: Money is a tool, not an end goal—it’s meant to be exchanged for experiences and joy.
- Diminishing Marginal Utility of Wealth: More money doesn’t always bring more happiness, especially as wealth grows.
- Time vs. Money: Time becomes more valuable as we age, making it critical to use wealth meaningfully.
- Mindset Shifts: Frugality that builds wealth can hold you back from spending in alignment with your values.
- Future Self Perspective: Align today’s decisions with the life you want in retirement to avoid future regrets.
This episode challenges traditional views on retirement spending, encouraging listeners to shift their mindset, embrace their financial freedom, and focus on living a fulfilling life.
Questions answered:
Why do we sometimes struggle to spend our money, even when we have more than enough to meet our needs?
How can you reframe your mindset to align your spending with the life you truly want to live?
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Wasting $ on furniture?
1:59 - What money is
3:26 - A different view of "waste"
5:30 - Diminishing marginal utility
8:49 - Consider what serves you
11:45 - An example from Charlie Munger
14:58 - Audit your decisions
17:04 - Consider your future self
18:55 - Conclusion
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