this is a bit of an emotional one guys 🥹 growing up, money was the thing that made my stomach drop. my dad raised me on his own, and he'd be the first to admit he wasn't great with money. some months rent got paid late. some months it felt like it might not get paid at all. i was little, but i still remember that feeling that “floor could disappear any second” kind of unstable 😅 so for the longest time i assumed that when i finally had money, it would feel like "look at all the things i can buy!" but honestly? that's not it at all. now when i look at my accounts, the feeling isn't excitement about stuff. it's: wow… look at all the peace i have. 💛 it's knowing rent is handled before i even have to think about it it's a surprise bill not turning into a spiral it's sleeping through the night without that pit in my stomach it's quietly breaking a pattern little joyee never thought could break 🤍 that's a big part of why i invest the way i do - boring, consistent, long term. i'm not chasing a lambo. i'm slowly buying back the stability i didn't have as a kid. money, for me, was never really about more. it's about safe. i'm curious though.. how do YOU view money? is it freedom, security, options, status, something else entirely? 👀
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Carlos L@retirement_rants · 1mo
Money is many things. It’s peace of mind. It’s freedom. It’s options. It’s the ability to explore the world, support the people you love, and help those who need it most. If happiness doesn’t exist within you, money won’t magically create it. But when paired with purpose and gratitude, it can become a powerful tool for building a life you truly enjoy. Don’t chase money for happiness—use it to create freedom, security, and opportunities that allow happiness to flourish.
Cameron Spector@camspecs · 1mo
I want my daughters to have an easier life then I had. That is why I want to build up a big portfolio to give to them when they are older. That peace of mind will help them follow their dreams. Also the knowledge i gain from investing i can pass onto them as well.
Ronan @ronan · 1mo
Money isn’t the end goal, and therefore shouldn’t create your freedom or happiness Whether you have all the money in the world or little, you still need your true purpose in life separate from it It’s simply a means to an end, it helps you get to your goals sooner, but you still need to have goals and a purpose to get to
Helen Alexander@chemmie · 1mo
It's the security of knowing that if I lose my job. I will be okay.
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