MamaJessie
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 3, 2010
I am sitting here trying to decide if I should splurge on an Adventures by Disney Wyoming trip in February 2018 or if I am just being a bit too morbid and wasting money.
Both my parents passed away early, 64(mom) and 69(dad). Genetics would say I probably only have another 20-25 years but there is always that chance I live longer. My dad had a year long battle with pancreatic cancer and we had the chance to talk a lot before he passed. His big regret was always working. As a kid I always remember my dad working. As an adult I always remember my dad working. I have tried to be much more involved in my kids life and to vacation often.
I have always saved for retirement and like to think I am making good progress towards a decent retirement. My jobs have always been centered around a 401k so I am 100% responsible for my lifestyle in retirement. $12000 more saved now should be a good bit more 30 years from now but will I be there in 30 years?
So where do you draw the line?
Do you do it all and assume the money for later will come later?
Do you do as much as you can while you know you have the mobility and health while still saving some?
Or do you no do as much while young and save for an uncertain future?
My parents died young too, my dad at 45 and my mom at 65. I think that is why I spend way more on vacation time than I should - the fact that life is short is not wasted on me.