Kinda random but it feels good to have over $1000 of disposable income in my bank account

roxon89 · 2018-04-28T22:36:43+00:00

Keep going. It’s even better when it’s 10000

WanderlustYouth · 2018-04-28T23:14:26+00:00

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ManReggie · 2018-04-28T22:55:17+00:00

The first 100k feels amazing, from there on onwards it’s ‘meh’. You even look up in amazement when someone talk about 10k or 50k being ‘a lot of money’, wondering if this personal is trolling or not.

$1000 at a time will get you there brother. Keep it up, no excuses. We’re of a higher financial standard here

CIAC50 · 2018-04-28T23:40:26+00:00

You'll also discover that consumerism per se isn't for you , because there's no comfort in throwing hard earned cash away.

Endlesscube23 · 2018-04-28T23:16:20+00:00

Yea, sitting on thousands of dollars has given me a better perspective and drastically reduced my stress levels. I have so many more options than I did when I was flat broke and that does wonders for your psyche.

Mephitus · 2018-04-29T00:56:35+00:00

Went from being 5K in debt this time last year when I left my wife to being 6K ahead. Feels good man.

mgtowliberdade · 2018-04-28T23:46:26+00:00

I quit a job I hate because I have a 2 to 3 year emergency fund. It's good to afford to buy your freedom. At least temporally, but I'm going to find something better to work on.

FortyandLifeToGo · 2018-04-29T00:42:26+00:00

Make sure to read-up on "Financial Thermostat". Try to adjust yours up to over 1k...meaning, you will be anxious as you approach and dip below 1k.

It's relative, as people get the same feeling as they approach and dip under 100k, 100million.

The point is, keep going up. Compound interest is legit!

2018-04-29T01:36:04+00:00

61k and counting. And I have absolutely no reason to spend it on impressing anyone.

Like clockwork, focused on retiring early so as to have the dream life of having enough for food, shelter and hobbies till my death.

Watchingcluturefade · 2018-04-29T02:59:34+00:00

Atta boy.

Just wait until you can do this every week, or month or whatever your income allows.

Take it from someone who learned the hard way in his early 20's:

"Life is not about what you make, it is about what you save"

If you can save that $1,000 per (whatever) when you do not have a gf, don't all the sudden have a weak moment and buy something stupid and frivolous you do not need. Now of course there will be things that make you EXTREMELY happy and those things can be rationalilzed as to buying them for yourself.

But that $1,000 is now working FOR you, the more of it you can save, the more you have working and you end up basically having a second job (revenue stream).

Instead of wasting $2,000 per month on a girl, you now get to have that working for you and adding up in the long run.

Now days after a decade of doing so, the "Second Job" my money gives me is actually making a TON of cash. Now, those 'rationalized purchases' can be as massive as a new car because I was smart enough to spend my money wisely.

A woman is NOT a wise thing to spend your money on 99% of the time.

Congrats, keep it up!

2018-04-28T23:42:17+00:00

Fight that urge to spend it! I have that problem and always remember I’m a minimalist now.

motorscuz · 2018-04-28T23:47:41+00:00

Keep saving. You're doing great

ActionItems · 2018-04-29T00:56:46+00:00

Nice. Keep stacking that paper, and never tell anyone in real life about your wealth.

BitcoinBoffin · 2018-04-29T01:54:16+00:00

Become your own bank ;)

onbakeplatinum · 2018-04-29T02:08:34+00:00

What you have right now is called "fuck you money". Pretty much the most important thing you can have these days.

If your doing good make sure you put your money in something like a Roth IRA. Just sitting in the bank with low interest rates it will be eaten up by inflation. Use a Roth IRA because it is after tax investing. The tax rates that were just lowered WILL go back up so you are better off right now with a Roth than a 401k for any money except for employer match.

Keep up the saving and you will be surprised how quickly it adds up.

teslaistheshit · 2018-04-29T08:03:50+00:00

I'm still digging out from a 25 year, $1/4 million hole my ex and the Family Court system dug for me but I have finally started to see the light. Within 2 years I'll be back to where you are with a positive bank balance. Wish I knew then what I know now.

marsdrogan · 2018-04-29T03:08:27+00:00

Congrats my dude! Keep saving and get a brokerage account and start investing. In a decade or few you'll exit the rat race early and be living the FIRE dream.

MGTOWards · 2018-04-29T06:57:02+00:00

I'm on about 15k earned. Some more inheritance coming soon (house has to sell first).

I need to start thinking investments and stuff, so I don't lose momentum. But I swear, my savings rate almost doubled when I went MGTOW.

Feels good, man.

Butt_Man_69 · 2018-04-29T09:06:42+00:00

Yes. Remember though that everyone should save. It should not be considered disposable.

Rektd79 · 2018-04-29T10:40:17+00:00

to put it real simple, i just enjoy doing things on my own better, and that goes both for girlfriends and guy friends (not gay ones, lol)

When i think of wife and kids, I think of all my lost time I would have to sacrifice doing the things i enjoy the most.

Some say I am selfish, but what is so selfless about having kids, what makes parents so saintly? nothing

maxjosephwheeler · 2018-04-29T11:59:56+00:00

I'm at 30k, keep going it removes so much stress.

2018-04-29T00:48:13+00:00

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ThanatopsisRex · 2018-04-29T02:47:16+00:00

Stay clean and enjoy freedom.

Itisforsexy · 2018-04-29T07:27:42+00:00

Wait until you have $10k in your bank, and a suite of diversified investments earning you money, with no debt.

Life is easy without dependents.

taint_stuffer · 2018-04-29T10:53:42+00:00

Happy for you. Regardless of relationship status currently or in the future, keep up the hard work my dude

ilmagnoon · 2018-04-29T11:12:09+00:00

Invest that shit. Spread it across an ETF or two and crypto. I had less than 5K to my name two years ago, with investing I'm looking at buying a house in the next few years.

manicmonkeys · 2018-04-29T11:54:13+00:00

Good job, keep going! The first time I had over 10k saved I got married soon afterwards, and that shit was gone faster than I could blink. Right now I'm well over 20k saved, no plans of re-marrying, and having that safety net does wonders for peace of mind. Knowing that if my car had a catastrophic failure, I could just buy another one cash. Unexpectedly laid off? I could make it half a year or so before I would have issues. It's great.

9_line07-15 · 2018-04-29T12:47:29+00:00

Congratulations! Every self made wealthy individual I would argue started exactly where you are. Not to mention too many people are in debt. The numbers are astonishing. For you to be out of the red in and of itself is an accomplishment. Keep it up brotha!

BroCapn · 2018-04-29T13:12:48+00:00

It seems many fellow MGTOW are into investing as aeans of good income. I make plenty from my job, and have about $10k in the bank making basically no interest. What do y'all recommend? I know very little about investing. Is there a Reddit sub recommendation that I can learn from? Also my 401k isnt doing fantastic and it is managed by Fidelity.....Which I want to change to managing myself so they dont take percentage of returns.

2018-04-29T19:33:06+00:00

This is the number one reason i haven't dated in 5 years. Women are so god damn expensive. It's either you are trying to impress them by spending money to look super nice or you are directly spending money on them via dates or purchasing things for them. Either way, they'll suck your money. Even my dad was complaining about my mom always asking for money to me the other day and they've been married over 30 years lol.

JJ3314 · 2018-04-30T01:24:13+00:00

Would highly, highly recommend getting an internet bank, like CapitalOne (where you can open up multiple savings accounts), linking it to your brick and mortar bank, and transfering a set amount each month (even if it starts of as minimal). Automate, automate, automate my friend. One of the best pieces of financial advice I can give you.

kasper138 · 2018-04-29T09:24:19+00:00

You know, you can have a GF and also keep your money. Just sayin.

Title	Kinda random but it feels good to have over $1000 of disposable income in my bank account
Author	mrvinD
Upvotes	277
Comments	107
Date	April 28, 2018 10:24 PM UTC (8 years ago)
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