Comments on: Don’t Forget To Live Today While Planning For The Future. http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/ A place to discuss money...for the rest of us. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:09:30 -0500 hourly 1 By: Pam http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32888 Pam Tue, 19 May 2009 05:26:57 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32888 Thanks for this post! This is a topic that my husband and I have discussed lately. Now is when our kids are at home and none of us is promised tomorrow. Although I believe that we should be financially responsible today - I don't think we should put off all fun things for tomorrow. Thanks for this post! This is a topic that my husband and I have discussed lately. Now is when our kids are at home and none of us is promised tomorrow. Although I believe that we should be financially responsible today – I don’t think we should put off all fun things for tomorrow.

]]> By: Enrique S http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32851 Enrique S Thu, 14 May 2009 16:37:53 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32851 "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." You can't live a life of postponing pleasure. Life is to be enjoyed. Spending a little money for your enjoyment is good for your spirit. “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” You can’t live a life of postponing pleasure. Life is to be enjoyed. Spending a little money for your enjoyment is good for your spirit.

]]> By: Wojciech @ Fiscal Fizzle http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32846 Wojciech @ Fiscal Fizzle Thu, 14 May 2009 10:59:57 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32846 Like Money Beagle, my wife is my constant reminder to get my head out of deferred-gratification mode and live a little. Between the two of us, sometimes we'll be more conservative if I have more passion about something, or more "live for today" if it's more important to her. In the end, we've found a balance we enjoy. Like Money Beagle, my wife is my constant reminder to get my head out of deferred-gratification mode and live a little.

Between the two of us, sometimes we’ll be more conservative if I have more passion about something, or more “live for today” if it’s more important to her.

In the end, we’ve found a balance we enjoy.

]]> By: Craig http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32838 Craig Wed, 13 May 2009 20:33:35 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32838 Agree, simply stated and true. It's very important to plan for the future but you also have to enjoy your life today and live in the present. Get things set with the future, budget accordingly and get something or go on that vacation you want. Agree, simply stated and true. It’s very important to plan for the future but you also have to enjoy your life today and live in the present. Get things set with the future, budget accordingly and get something or go on that vacation you want.

]]> By: Money Beagle http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32837 Money Beagle Wed, 13 May 2009 16:18:24 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32837 Hi, just found this website and am now a subscriber! I enjoyed this article because my wife has to remind me of this often. There's a balance between having fun all the time and having no fun at all because you're so concentrated on the future. I think it's a process of evolution that gets you there. Part of the key here is making sure that your spouse/significant other are in line with your goals. That makes the journey SO much more rewarding! Hi, just found this website and am now a subscriber! I enjoyed this article because my wife has to remind me of this often. There’s a balance between having fun all the time and having no fun at all because you’re so concentrated on the future. I think it’s a process of evolution that gets you there. Part of the key here is making sure that your spouse/significant other are in line with your goals. That makes the journey SO much more rewarding!

]]> By: Wealth Pilgrim http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32836 Wealth Pilgrim Wed, 13 May 2009 15:24:48 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32836 Thanks for a great reminder. Thanks for a great reminder.

]]> By: David http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32835 David Wed, 13 May 2009 14:47:26 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32835 I hear you on that Hazzard! The "future" may never come. I can only imagine if my dad had put off everything until "the future". He died at 44, so he never would have done anything! I hear you on that Hazzard! The “future” may never come. I can only imagine if my dad had put off everything until “the future”. He died at 44, so he never would have done anything!

]]> By: Hazzard http://www.mytwodollars.com/2009/05/13/dont-forget-to-live-today-while-planning-for-the-future/comment-page-1/#comment-32834 Hazzard Wed, 13 May 2009 14:25:35 +0000 http://www.mytwodollars.com/?p=2054#comment-32834 Amen, I spent a lot of time over the years thinking about the future at the expense of "today". I'm working hard to make sure I enjoy every day to it's fullest and plan for the future at the same time. It's all about balance. For me, the important thing has been to make sure I'm funding my future and then have fun with some of the leftover money. I've been able to do this by making a pretty good income and keeping our monthly bills low. We live on less than 50% of our after tax income. We are also maxing out our 401k's and contributing to a ROTH and a 529 plan for our daughter. Even after all of that, we still have a large percentage of our income left over every month. Some people were faulting me for spending money and posting about it on the blog but my point was the same as yours. Life is about balance. Why would it be a good idea to save everything today and not enjoy anything until the "future"? You have to do both! Amen,
I spent a lot of time over the years thinking about the future at the expense of “today”. I’m working hard to make sure I enjoy every day to it’s fullest and plan for the future at the same time. It’s all about balance. For me, the important thing has been to make sure I’m funding my future and then have fun with some of the leftover money. I’ve been able to do this by making a pretty good income and keeping our monthly bills low. We live on less than 50% of our after tax income. We are also maxing out our 401k’s and contributing to a ROTH and a 529 plan for our daughter. Even after all of that, we still have a large percentage of our income left over every month. Some people were faulting me for spending money and posting about it on the blog but my point was the same as yours. Life is about balance. Why would it be a good idea to save everything today and not enjoy anything until the “future”? You have to do both!

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