Are you financially stressed, just fine, comfortable or blessed?

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caring__1 · Accepted Answer

It's interesting to see people's interpretations of their financial well-being, for it's not about how much we have but how well we choose to live. I've known people who make 6 figures + who always complain they don't have enough, yet I've also known people who raise a family on little money who have a close, loving family and lead a meaningful life. When we raise our kids to believe they're entitled to handouts, no matter how much they have, they'll always want more and never be satisfied. When we help them to discover how they can meet their needs on their own, they become more confident and fulfilled.

Everything is treated as disposable nowadays... from possessions to relationships. People don't seem to understand the value of maintaining and nurturing what they have rather than constantly replacing everything when something new comes along. People often question how I can have as much as I have, since my income has never been great. I chose to focus on what was within my control rather than what I was entitled to. I designed and built my own home and maintain it on my own, and it's presently worth more than 5 times what it cost me to build. I couldn't afford to buy what I've created.

I once did volunteer work at a girls' home. I thought it was odd to see the girls doing the same thing all the time. I suggested to the administrator that these girls need more variety of experiences. She agreed but said it wasn't within their budget. I asked her if she would provide transportation if I could come up with new experiences every week that wouldn't cost her anything. She agreed, and I had the girls doing something new every weekend. They'd grumble on the way to the activity, as they had never heard of it before, yet it was a struggle to get them to leave when it was time to return home.

They key is to find ways to appreciate and make the most of what we have rather than losing interest and needing constant replacements. Find ways to personalize what you have, and you're more likely to value it more. Just look at that beat up old stuffed animal you couldn't let go of when you were young. See value in subtleties and what already exists rather than always fill our voids with fantasies of what could or should exist.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

So-so. I could use a little more money each paycheck, but not that much more. Maybe an extra $500-800. I really just need to buy a new laptop and a new motorbike and I'll be set for a while.

EmmaMary · Accepted Answer

Thankfully through sheer hard work and shrewd investment, we are at present very comfortable indeed. 🤞

However, with the rapidly declining economic crisis that's affecting everyone, we are still being extremely cautious and careful with our spending.

jennifer_bloom · Accepted Answer

I don't need my own money since I live with my parents but I've always tried to start my own background too. I expect to earn more money than a doctor when my books are published.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Stressed at the moment juggling my own bills and stuff along with my parents bills n loans, dad lost his job and the company is refusing to give him his unemployment it’s a whole annoying ordeal.

But I’m stepping in and helping them out til things stabilize.

SnowedIn · Answer

We can pay the bills. I've got a job, so that's good but part of my yearly pay is based in company stock so I've taken a beating this year. :( 😢

midnightmoon05 · Answer

Never had financial stress. Not when I was poor. Now we are doing well…but never stressed over money.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

Comfortable, but that IS a blessing. Over a third of working class US citizens live in poverty. YAY CAPITALISM!!!

DJB72 · Answer

A billionaire - Howard Hughes I think - was as asked how much money you needed to stop stressing about it. He replied "just a little more"

Sparkie460 · Answer

Lately I'm financially stressed. I had a lot of money stolen from me. I was out of work do to health issues. Then my wife got sick and I had to take time off to care for her. It hasn't been a good year this year. Thank God it's almost over

TallAnon · Answer

I started with nothing, so I wasn't blessed, but I've been working hard and managed to save up to the point where I don't have to think about money a lot anymore. I'll still cheap out where I can though.

Anonymous · Answer

If the central bank's could control inflation (it's their job), energy could not triple (the administration could have done better here), and our politicians could not tax me to oblivion, I'd feel I was doing ok.

Pudsmucker · Answer

I am financially stable. My house is paid for and both my cars. The only debts that I have is my utilities on a monthly basis and paying my annual taxes on the property.

Mr1derful · Answer

More than fine and comfortable. It def took years and so much blood, sweat and tears. And it’s finally paid off. How about you? Thanks!

exitseven · Answer

comfortable. but the way things are today I am not getting too comfortable with my current status.

Redstang88 · Answer

Bills are easily covered, but still got a good chunk of debt Imm trying to get rid of

Andres77 · Answer

We just made some major changes recently and are finding our new normal.

jamesgoldman · Answer

I'm comfortable with my take home but wouldn't mind more on the business books

Havthrills · Answer

Right now kinda blessed. Once the overtime stops I'll be very comfortable.

Zolly99999 · Answer

Definitely stressed out. . The freaking banks keep raising the interest rates and its killing me

Heolurt · Answer

Not blessed, I'm a bit more than comfortable but I worked my ass off to be here. I haven't been blessed with anything.

Anonymous · Answer

Oh yikes….. especially under Biden. Hahahahahahaha. Don’t ask me for money

Anonymous · Answer

I am living from paycheck to paycheck. I'm basically a beggar with a full time job in IT except I don't beg for money or food.

AndersLars · Answer

I am more than comfortable. my earnings are good

Raaj4you · Answer

I am blessed. But I want to earn more on my own. I want to be rich and successful on my own.

Guardian45 · Answer

Like many people these days, I am financially stressed, but I was fine.

Anonymous · Answer

Missed those post where u used to post yr question with yr gorgeous photographs :/

Nikki1989 · Answer

Very comfortable

NerdInDenial · Answer

Very comfortable with a blessed future

ArtemisSilver · Answer

Can I pick all of the above?

TroyDT2 · Answer

Somewhere between comfortable and blessed.

Anonymous · Answer

Blessed but I worked hard for it.

Noodle_fan · Answer

just fine i guess

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

I'm so blessed! What about you?

mobiusforniner · Answer

Comfortable.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm financially disturbed nowadays.

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Just fine.

douride2 · Answer

I'm doing OK.

Christoff92 · Answer

Can be a bit if all

User3191989 · Answer

eh. could be better

BarryLiverstone · Answer

Blessed

BLP11520 · Answer

Just fine

CubaPirate · Answer

Comfortab

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