How much money would it take to change your life?

re: How much money would it take to change your life?

Leon L Enslin — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 14:02:12 GMT

I am 46 and want to work for my self. I work in a mine as a engineering fitter.

re: How much money would it take to change your life?

Steph — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 04:16:54 GMT

I already got a life changing raise when I was younger. Being able to go to the grocery store and not worry over every penny was glorious.

Nowadays, I think about 500k (saved up, or lottery) would do the trick. If I had that kind of cash, I would pay off my house, and my parents house, or even bettter, buy a piece of property where we could all live together.

I think having a paid-for house is the ultimate in security. Well, at least as much security as possible in an uncertain world.

re: How much money would it take to change your life?

Jennifer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:56:16 GMT

I love this article. My husband and I are in Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University class and it has been all about learning what you can eliminate in your life NOW so that you can "live like no one else later." :)

About $30,000 would take care of our debt and then in a few months we could save 3-6 months living expense.

You're absolutely right. Winning the lottery sounds lovely but a lot less would make our life exceptionally comfortable.

Here's to us all reaching our goals!

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Letti — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:16:53 GMT

I'm with paidtwice if only I could make good on my bills and do the best by my husband and 5 boys life would be sweet. To feel independent and alive again and not stressed over what utilities will be shut off next or if my house will be lost.

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eva — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:17:43 GMT

The truth of the matter is any amount of money would work to pay off credit cards morgage ,etc , but my peace of mind is learning to live within my means and still have enough to do some of what I want to enjoy, but grandious is on the minds of most americans and now that things( have hit the fan )as ppl say.Oh my how can I pay for the things I got to have. Air, Food,Water, Shelter,and Clothing are the basics that all need. We all need look at that 1st. to start with and go from there.

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Kitty — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:25:53 GMT

How much money to change my life?

I suggest that question has it backwards (although I realize most people will interpret it as applying to financial circumstances)

A change in attitude can change one's life completely and THAT doesn't need to cost a penny.

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Kathy — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 05:02:40 GMT

To sell my house ($90,000) would change my life. It would remove that monthly payment and pay off all my credit card debt. With what I don't spend there, I could build a healthy savings account in a year. The biggest change would be the relief from stress knowing I didn't have to worry because I could manage to pay the bills every month.

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Scott in duluth — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:54:33 GMT

Just enough to pay off my student loans. If I didn't have those I would be rich, rich, rich. (I have lots of student loans)

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Anita — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:50:27 GMT

I think about $40,000.00 would be a good start. This would allow me to have a 3 month emergency fund, pay off credit cards, purchase a new used car and have a modest vacation. It would be me at square one to save more responsibly for the things I would like to do.

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Bob — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:13:04 GMT

Yes, a windfall would probably be helpful and nice. Unfortuantely, unless we change our habits we just end up back in the same place or worse. For me, I left a good paying job in management after a second trip to the emergency room. Docs say I will be fine, just have to reduce stress. I have 4 grade school aged boys. We have sold our 5 bedroom home and moved into a 3 bedroom mobile home, elimated car payments and as many bills as possible. Our plan is to have my wifes value in the workforce increased so she can support herself and our boys in case something would happen to me. She is working on her Bachelors degree in Business Management and has accepted a new postion with a new company that pays significantly better than she was making and has a defined career path. I love my boys and enjoy being with them. It is THE MOST important job anyone can have in my opinion. I do not need 'stuff'. I do need, as any person does, 'RESPECT'. So, take away my stuff, just make sure I feel loved and respected by my wife and children. Thats all I need to feel like a man.