Comments on: What does it mean to almost live large?

By: Bookmarks about 40s

Bookmarks about 40s — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:30:09 +0000

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By: chris

chris — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:45:34 +0000

I think the host posts definition of living almost large pretty much nails it.

We all have our own definition. For some, it’s having the million dollar homes here and abroad. For others, it may boil down to safety and security.

There are some very wealthy mid six figure types that still focus on safety and security while there are many in the middle and working classes who desire having the luxury of what a mid six figure income could provide.

The key is finding the proper “Trip-Tik” to get to where you need or want to be.

By: Kristy

Kristy — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:15:44 +0000

I think we are “living large”. We max out our retirement accounts and have little debt. We don’t really spend our money, we save it. However it is nice to know that we can do all of the things we want to do and buy things if we really wanted it. Fortunately, neither of us likes to spend money.

By: Livingalmostlarge

Livingalmostlarge — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 19:11:22 +0000

I think it’s depends on the definition of living large, and being happy with it.

It’s a lot harder to be happier when you have debt. But even with less it’s possible I think.

By: Early Retirement Extreme

Early Retirement Extreme — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:50:00 +0000

Interesting! In my personal definition living large is being able to keep up with people 15 years younger on the sports court. To reject financing and ask for the cash discount. To quit the job to make time for more interesting things. To make a difference in people’s lives. Stuff like that.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:55:24 +0000

Actually, I think “most” people, or at least the vast majority, are not living all that well these days. They’re holding their breath every time they fill up their cars with gas or they watch the grocery store cashier ring up their purchases. They’re hoping that when their bosses ask to speak to them that it’s not to tell them that they’re being downsized due to economic conditions. Sure, a lot of people are doing well at the moment, but I don’t think too many are thinking that they have some guarantee that the situation won’t change any minute.

As for “living large,” I’ve witnessed it up close. For years, I worked as the right hand to someone with an annual income over $600,000, a net worth of over $8 million, two million-dollar homes in the U.S. and one in Europe, with world travel on a bi-monthly basis. That’s living large. What most of us are doing is strictly middle class. Not that it isn’t wonderful or that I would trade it for the world, but I just don’t think we should fool ourselves that we’re living the high life. That group is pretty slim.

Barb1954

By: LivingAlmostLarge

LivingAlmostLarge — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 21:05:22 +0000

I have to agree that most people are probably almost living large.

By: JB

JB — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:19:32 +0000

Right exactly! I think I’m living almost large too! I consider living large being comfortable with my house, cars, clothes, furniture, savings account, etc. We live pretty comfortably… but still a ways from where I want us to to be…. so I guess we’re almost living large too!