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Re:Rich Retirees Are Hoarding Cash Out of Fear by tunesmith on Tuesday May 16, 2017 @08:01PM (#14354450)
On the other hand, I've had a couple of experiences where I've grudgingly spent money on something, and then felt, "Oh my god, why didn't I do this sooner? It would have helped my quality of life." Not just as luxuries, but in ways that freed me up to feel more productive or healthy.

For instance (all of this assumes you have the money to do so), a bookkeeper for your small business. A CPA for your taxes. A lawn service. A financial planner. A bidet.

It makes me wonder what else like that is out there. Stuff that isn't purely materialistic, but is "worth it" for whatever value if "it" matches your net worth. For perpetual savers, being counseled on how they can spend their money (on worthwhile endeavors) might actually be useful.

Re:Rich Retirees Are Hoarding Cash Out of Fear by charlieflowers on Tuesday May 16, 2017 @08:05PM (#14354476)
I agree, there's a balance. But I'd advise being skeptical when someone proposes, from a "policy level", that we need to train people to spend more. It's highly likely that -- like Edward -- they don't have your best interests at heart (but not guaranteed).
Re:Rich Retirees Are Hoarding Cash Out of Fear by tutufan on Friday May 26, 2017 @09:43AM (#14423939)
Bose noise-cancelling headphones. That tuna ventresca packed in olive oil in a jar. One of those two-chamber syrup time toys.
Re:Rich Retirees Are Hoarding Cash Out of Fear by ashark on Tuesday May 16, 2017 @08:12PM (#14354508)
Those belts that ratchet (Slidebelts?). Electric toothbrush (yes, really). Decent-to-good leather shoes. Wool socks. Button fly jeans. Rice cooker.

[EDIT] my belt says "Trak Line"