It's positive to hear how everyone is enjoying life, and enjoying saving. It's not one or the other.
Ori wrote: ↑Sun Jan 30, 2022 5:15 am
I wouldn't say it saves any money, but quality of our life has improved significantly after hiring a house help. Cleaning a kitchen and a bathroom, and cooking for a toddler a couple times a month (we freeze the food) costs less than 20k, but it is worth every yen
WOW.. sounds also like a marriage saver too.Investing in the family has to have the best return....EVER.
jcherni wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:47 am
So far, I believe the biggest money expenditure was my 55" TV. As someone who plays a lot of text-heavy games, the huge TV is just amazing.
I also bought a very good sound bar (which was more expensive than the TV, actually), for my gaming sessions.
But I have been thinking for a while to get a car license this year (it is unnecessary if you live in Tokyo, but I want one), and then a bike license, which I have been wanting for many years now. And then buy a Harley-Davidson (if I get my promotion this year
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I was a heavy gamer and it saved me tons of cash. BF3,BF4.
Sounds like someone is planning on enjoying their money and life.
I wanted to start this thread because I think it can remind us money is for living, not just for the banks, so us we can have the best of both worlds, and remind ourselves what we are saving for.
I hope it can reduce some peoples anxiety over money too, which many do worry about, and rather than nudging them to save, it incapacitates them from taking positive action. It is ok to enjoy our money, life, and not always look to the horizon. Sometimes we need to focus on the hear and now.
So I decided to buy the flying scotsman. Saved a lot on Ebay, as Japans prices are eye popping. Hopefully the kids will appreciate it, and we can have some fun.
I would get someone to come into the house to help clean but,,, my house looks like a bomb has exploded. Two monster boys....and a messy dad.LOL
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