Comments on: Spending Sacrifices The Future, But Saving Sacrifices Today http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/ Frugal living and debt reduction tips for a better financial future. This is one family's story. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:52:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: TGIF Round Up: Love & taxes edition | Frugal Living Tips & Money Saving Ideas | Living Well on Less http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-81568 TGIF Round Up: Love & taxes edition | Frugal Living Tips & Money Saving Ideas | Living Well on Less Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:02:43 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-81568 [...] Twice shares why spending sacrifices the future but savings sacrifices today. I agree that balance is [...] [...] Twice shares why spending sacrifices the future but savings sacrifices today. I agree that balance is [...]

]]> By: Jeff@StretchyDollar.com http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80940 Jeff@StretchyDollar.com Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:50:30 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80940 Amen! Great post - balance is the way to go. Amen! Great post – balance is the way to go.

]]> By: DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80848 DDFD at DivorcedDadFrugalDad Mon, 09 Feb 2009 12:40:50 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80848 I'm with you BALANCE! I am always seeking ways to live better on a restricted budget . . . I’m with you BALANCE!

I am always seeking ways to live better on a restricted budget . . .

]]> By: Mr. Plasectomy http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80842 Mr. Plasectomy Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:32:41 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80842 Great post. This is something we struggle with. With the "instant gratification" society we have become it is hard to save for the future and delay happiness. I am a firm believer that, like you said, their should be a good balance. We should enjoy today as there may not be a tomorrow, but we need to make arrangements for that tomorrow. I find this to be true with life experiences such as a vacation. Our children will only grow up once and when you live in the northeast your opportunity to visit the beach doesn't come around often. I would rather have a bare bones vacation that is saved and planned for that not have a vacation at all. A very wise post and I enjoyed it thoroughly as it reinforced what we should remember on how to live and enjoy it. Great post.

This is something we struggle with. With the “instant gratification” society we have become it is hard to save for the future and delay happiness. I am a firm believer that, like you said, their should be a good balance. We should enjoy today as there may not be a tomorrow, but we need to make arrangements for that tomorrow.

I find this to be true with life experiences such as a vacation. Our children will only grow up once and when you live in the northeast your opportunity to visit the beach doesn’t come around often. I would rather have a bare bones vacation that is saved and planned for that not have a vacation at all.

A very wise post and I enjoyed it thoroughly as it reinforced what we should remember on how to live and enjoy it.

]]> By: Chris at textadmarket http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80737 Chris at textadmarket Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:28:13 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80737 In a similar vein, my two brothers and I personify all three mindsets discussed in this article. The eldest brother had a spend first never save attitude. He will never think about how or why he spends his money. The middle child, me, had a save to spend attitude. I like to have nice things so I will scrimp and save till I can get them. The youngest brother is purely a saver and spends as little as possible with only having the goal building wealth and never plans to do anything with his bankroll. It is a very interesting case study that I also live. -chris In a similar vein, my two brothers and I personify all three mindsets discussed in this article.

The eldest brother had a spend first never save attitude. He will never think about how or why he spends his money.
The middle child, me, had a save to spend attitude. I like to have nice things so I will scrimp and save till I can get them.
The youngest brother is purely a saver and spends as little as possible with only having the goal building wealth and never plans to do anything with his bankroll.

It is a very interesting case study that I also live.

-chris

]]> By: Debt and the Balancing Equation « frugalCPA http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80717 Debt and the Balancing Equation « frugalCPA Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:20:21 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80717 [...] and the Balancing Equation Paidtwice wrote an interesting post about balancing tomorrow’s needs with today’s enjoyment. What I took away from it is [...] [...] and the Balancing Equation Paidtwice wrote an interesting post about balancing tomorrow’s needs with today’s enjoyment. What I took away from it is [...]

]]> By: Kev http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80701 Kev Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:18:34 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80701 Well said. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in planning for tomorrow that I forget to live now. I don't want to reach my end years without adequate savings. At the same time, I don't want to an old man that traded a life of memories and experiences for a fat bank account. My life (everyone's life) is happening right now - and we all need to remember that. I may not even make it to retirement age - I may not even make it to next month! Tomorrow was never promised to any of us. I don't think anyone should use that as an excuse to live a life of excess - it's all about an appropriate balance. Well said. Sometimes I get so wrapped up in planning for tomorrow that I forget to live now. I don’t want to reach my end years without adequate savings. At the same time, I don’t want to an old man that traded a life of memories and experiences for a fat bank account. My life (everyone’s life) is happening right now – and we all need to remember that. I may not even make it to retirement age – I may not even make it to next month! Tomorrow was never promised to any of us. I don’t think anyone should use that as an excuse to live a life of excess – it’s all about an appropriate balance.

]]> By: Jinger http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80503 Jinger Sat, 07 Feb 2009 14:06:48 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80503 Because you just had a life changing experience in your family, you are able to see the value of living...your priorities are shifted a little and life becomes so much more precious. Take good care. Because you just had a life changing experience in your family, you are able to see the value of living…your priorities are shifted a little and life becomes so much more precious.

Take good care.

]]> By: Suburban Dollar http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80416 Suburban Dollar Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:20:41 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80416 If you consider the impact of things you are doing you should be able to decide if the joy you will receive from the purchase is worth it. I own a boat, and everyone tells me how much of a money pit owning a boat is. I tell them that I enjoy very little more than I enjoy being on the water. I paid cash, that I could have invested, but that boat is investing in my happiness and enjoyment of life. Great post. If you consider the impact of things you are doing you should be able to decide if the joy you will receive from the purchase is worth it. I own a boat, and everyone tells me how much of a money pit owning a boat is. I tell them that I enjoy very little more than I enjoy being on the water. I paid cash, that I could have invested, but that boat is investing in my happiness and enjoyment of life. Great post.

]]> By: Suzanne http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80367 Suzanne Fri, 06 Feb 2009 21:55:33 +0000 http://www.paidtwice.com/2009/02/06/spending-sacrifices-the-future-but-saving-sacrifices-today/#comment-80367 So true! I really enjoy your blog for this very reason. Your posts always remind me of the need for balance. I can't have everything I want now so I can enjoy life better in the future AND enjoy today so I won't have regrets tomorrow. Thanks again! So true! I really enjoy your blog for this very reason. Your posts always remind me of the need for balance. I can’t have everything I want now so I can enjoy life better in the future AND enjoy today so I won’t have regrets tomorrow. Thanks again!

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