Re:Rich Retirees Are Hoarding Cash Out of Fear
by charlieflowers on Tuesday May 16, 2017 @08:05PM
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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).
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.