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Originally Posted by sammyg2 View Post
I collect money.
IMO Too many people see money as only something to get rid of. Something that must be spent to be used.
I could never understand that.

Having money means having freedom and security and power. Spending money means giving up those things.
Knowing that I could pay off my house or buy almost anything or go anywhere or retire anytime I want is freedom.
Knowing that I dont have to worry about being able to pay bills even if something bad happened is security.
knowing that I could tell the boss to go take a hike if I wanted to without worrying about not getting a paycheck is power.

Buying stuff provides a cheap and temporary thrill but it's fleeting.
Saving money instead of spending it lasts a long time and the more you save the better it feels.
Plus the longer you save and the more you save, the faster the pile builds up.
Over the past year or so my 401ks have increased more than what I earned from my salary.
That's a good feeling.
Am I the only one envisioning this?

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