Rem141r: I have been retired for 23 years now and I spend money like it is going out of style!
The VarmintWife allots me $1,000.00 (one thousand dollars!) per month from our several sources of income. That $1,000.00 is to help support my gun buying addiction.
Our home has long been paid for and our six cars are all paid for and we have no debt so we only have household utilities, gas and groceries to pay for.
And we are, travelling more of recent, which is expensive.
I say this with all the sincerity I can muster, to all who are still working - get retired as soon as you possibly can!
It (being retired!) is even more wonderful, relaxing, rewarding and self pleasing than I ever imagined.
No budget restricts me - I spend every cent I can get my hands on!
You (Rem141r) must at some point ask yourself and answer - "how many times do I live"!
The answer to that somber and profound question is a resounding, sobering and mentality altering - ONCE!
Once your family is taken care of and your bills are paid (or minimal) spend it like there is NO tomorrow - for one day you will be correct!
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy