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This is the Biggest Way People Waste Money in Retirement

2024/11/26
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领导Root Financial从小规模公司发展成为全国性公司，专注于目的驱动的财务规划。
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本期节目的核心围绕着一位拥有巨额财富但仍不愿消费的退休人员展开，James 认为这反映了许多人在退休生活中面临的普遍问题：即使拥有足够的资金，也难以进行消费，这与他们的思维方式有关。James 通过分析金钱的本质、财富的边际效用递减、时间与金钱的相对价值以及未来自我视角等方面，引导听众重新审视自己的消费观念。他指出，钱本身没有内在价值，其价值在于可以用来交换商品和服务，获得体验和快乐。随着财富的增加，每一单位额外财富带来的满足感会下降，而随着年龄增长，时间的价值越来越高。过去为了积攒财富而养成的节俭习惯，可能会阻碍退休后的消费，导致在人生的最后阶段留下遗憾。James 鼓励听众审视自己的消费决策，并从未来自我的角度出发，思考今天的消费是否符合未来的生活目标，从而过上更有意义、更充实的生活，而不是过度担忧金钱的浪费。

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James discusses a client's reluctance to spend money on home furnishings despite having a multi-million-dollar portfolio, exploring the mindset behind this behavior and the concept of money as a tool rather than an end goal.
  • Money is a store of value and a medium of exchange, not an end goal.
  • The reluctance to spend money can lead to a larger waste if the money is never exchanged for experiences or goods.
  • Aligning spending with personal values and future goals is crucial.

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Meet Sarah—a retiree with a multi-million-dollar portfolio, no mortgage, and all her income needs covered by Social Security. Yet, she hesitates to furnish her newly expanded home, fearing it would “waste” money. In this episode, James unpacks Sarah’s story to explore why so many of us struggle to spend, even when we're financially secure.James explores concepts like:- The Purpose of Money: Money is a tool, not an end goal—it’s meant to be exchanged for experiences and joy.- Diminishing Marginal Utility of Wealth: More money doesn’t always bring more happiness, especially as wealth grows.- Time vs. Money: Time becomes more valuable as we age, making it critical to use wealth meaningfully.- Mindset Shifts: Frugality that builds wealth can hold you back from spending in alignment with your values.- Future Self Perspective: Align today’s decisions with the life you want in retirement to avoid future regrets.This episode challenges traditional views on retirement spending, encouraging listeners to shift their mindset, embrace their financial freedom, and focus on living a fulfilling life.Questions answered:Why do we sometimes struggle to spend our money, even when we have more than enough to meet our needs?How can you reframe your mindset to align your spending with the life you truly want to live?Submit your request to join James:On the Ready For Retirement podcast: Apply Here)On a Retirement Makeover episode: Apply Here) Timestamps:0:00 - Wasting $ on furniture?1:59 - What money is3:26 - A different view of "waste"5:30 - Diminishing marginal utility8:49 - Consider what serves you11:45 - An example from Charlie Munger14:58 - Audit your decisions17:04 - Consider your future self18:55 - Conclusion

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