I don't advocate any of her financial mistakes, but having reached my mid 30's, I realize
1) Old age and life aren't guaranteed.
2) If you wait until retirement to start 'living', you may be unable or unwilling to take risks, travel and have adventures.
Saving all the money in the world means nothing if you are dead or too old to enjoy it. I've found there is a delicate balance of saving and exploring the world and life will I'm young enough to be able to.
1) Old age and life aren't guaranteed.
2) If you wait until retirement to start 'living', you may be unable or unwilling to take risks, travel and have adventures.
Saving all the money in the world means nothing if you are dead or too old to enjoy it. I've found there is a delicate balance of saving and exploring the world and life will I'm young enough to be able to.