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Re:Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by rconti on Tuesday June 04, 2019 @04:18PM (#20098818)
And/or the difference between working for another 20 years while paying the mortgage, or stacking your extra cash and retiring in 10.
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Re:Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by dahfizz on Tuesday June 04, 2019 @09:51PM (#20100867)
I'm not sure I understand your meaning. Are you saying that buying a house delays retirement? I'm not sure that is really true.

Mortgage payments gets you equity on your home, which goes a long way in retirement. Rent payments disappear, and you will have to continue to pay rent when retired.

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Re:Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by bradlys on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @12:21PM (#20105969)
They're saying if you make more then there's potential to save more and retire early.
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Re:Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by rconti on Wednesday June 05, 2019 @01:29PM (#20106874)
Right, this, sorry if it wasn't clear. It all depends on how much extra you have. I mean, if 200k is just making ends meet, 400k means infinitely larger savings!
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