Mike in Horseheads Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 (edited) With Adrian Wojnarowski walking away from $21 m dollars (3yrs/7m) today to home and work at St Bonaventure it made me think how many million do you really need? Throw me 1m and I'd be happy. EDIT: I realize now its not the same situation for everybody. A lot depends on age, kids, locations and other variables. Edited September 19 by Mike in Horseheads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 $1M per year I am still alive adjusting for inflation (the real inflation the government calculates as part of their funny math). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 A lot of millions. Generational wealth is pretty cool. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 I can personally attest that happiness is far more important than money. My happiest working years were my very happiest years. The kids were great, we were just fine, etc. Thank God the wife was far more practical. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 You can get by comfortably with $1 to 2 million in retirement investments, which is continually earning as most is in stocks. First use Social Security to pay the monthly bills, and just take out what you need to cover the difference and for additional expenses like vacations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 48 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: A lot of millions. Generational wealth is pretty cool. The average is three generations before they piss it all away I think. There are seriously studies on that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 Just now, Augie said: The average is three generations before they piss it all away I think. There are seriously studies on that. That’s probably true. I would feel really good, however, knowing that no one I love would ever have to worry about money ever again. I also would be thrilled to know that my children, grandkids, and great grandchildren would all be set for life. 🤷🏾♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 18 Share Posted September 18 2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said: That’s probably true. I would feel really good, however, knowing that no one I love would ever have to worry about money ever again. I also would be thrilled to know that my children, grandkids, and great grandchildren would all be set for life. 🤷🏾♂️ That is so true, and beautiful. Pro Tip: Do NOT adopt Mike Tyson. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 I think for this household (2 adults, no kids, 3.5 furry boys) $5 million is somewhere close to the figure where I would consider going part time at work for the next 10 to 15 years and retiring early. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 11 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: I think for this household (2 adults, no kids, 3.5 furry boys) $5 million is somewhere close to the figure where I would consider going part time at work for the next 10 to 15 years and retiring early. I’m sorry, but what is a half of a furry boy? Or should I not ask? If you don’t know…… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 1 hour ago, Augie said: I’m sorry, but what is a half of a furry boy? A Thai mistress 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 25 minutes ago, Simon said: A Thai mistress I don’t believe there is an emoji for that response. 🤷♂️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 2 hours ago, Mike in Horseheads said: With Adrian Wojnarowski walking away from $21 m dollars (3yrs/7m) today to home and work at St Bonaventure it made me think how many million do you really need? Throw me 1m and I'd be happy. EDIT: I realize now its not the same situation for everybody. A lot depends on age, kids, locations and other variables. Depends on what he's getting from Bona. Probably not 21M, but if handling NILs and fundraising is part of his gig a percentage of fund raising could be part of the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted September 19 Author Share Posted September 19 1 minute ago, That's No Moon said: Depends on what he's getting from Bona. Probably not 21M, but if handling NILs and fundraising is part of his gig a percentage of fund raising could be part of the deal. He'll be lucky if he's getting 100k there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Fan Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Can I get $50 and a pack of smokes? Some strange every once in a while I need pot and mushrooms too. That's it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 To retire and not have to worry? $2M. I have it figured out, as long as I don't make any major life changes, other than not needing to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 Just keep stuffing those ones under your mattress. You’ll get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 $10 million. No, I'm not being greedy. Enough to enjoy retirement, travel some before I get old, give my kids some help when they need it (down payments on a home). At that point I'd be done. I really don't understand the need some people feel to turn $10 million into 20 or even 100. At that point it's just an obsession about money rather than making sure you have no financial worries forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 1 hour ago, TBBills Fan said: Can I get $50 and a pack of smokes? Some strange every once in a while I need pot and mushrooms too. That's it I like the way you think. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxum Posted September 19 Share Posted September 19 3 hours ago, Augie said: The average is three generations before they piss it all away I think. There are seriously studies on that. Does that mean if there is not three generations past you then it will not be wasted. I have no expectations of my daughter ever having children nor have hands on access to our asset getting what she needs via trust laywer. I was thinking when we get elderly enough for home care needed about adopting home care aid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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