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Originally Posted by Craig
You might be over-thinking this a little. I've been broke, and I've had some money; having money is better, but it's not a defining factor in life. Think of money as a tool, it allows you some additional freedom to do what you want; do not let it become a burden.
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Money can definitely become a burden. However burdensome, I think it far better to be burdened with it later in life. I think the 20s, 30s, and 40s should be mostly spent earning/accumulating extra amounts of it. Then, with any luck and perseverence - in your 50s, 60s and beyond - you can concentrate on spending it - more than earning it. At least that's been my experience at 58 with it. It definitely is a tool, that's for sure.