I also think that there are many who play the status role that are barely hanging on, but…the Mercedes is all that matters. I have seen $100k cars parked in the driveways of crappy homes time and again.
I am not rich by any means but am comfortable in the moment inspite of the hits I have taken with the economy this past few years, I have my future concerns but live simply, yet well.
People have their priorities and they are vastly different.
One person has to have the status symbol car, another the house and the car, another will spend 15k on cosmetic procedures to enhance their dwindling shelf life. lol
Designer clothing, expensive purses and perfumes.
Me?
My thing is good food, having a nest egg to skim off of during the lean times, and occasional travel.
I’d never spend my cash on cosmetic surgery or a status symbol car or a $300 purse.
I agree with @CaptainHarley
I want for nothing and I want nothing at this time, and thats a good feeling.
Hows that Cheryl Crow song go…It’s not about having what you want, it’s about wanting what you have. Thats the key to happiness regardless.