I read your blog and I think this is kind of a different issue. The original poster seem to be misled to believe that having no debts meant they could afford anything. That simply is not true. They are surprised they can't afford $30k cars and $5k vacations. Like they could magically afford this is they started paying cash for everything...
Anyway, I have to agree with the above. In general, I think saving up the cash buys tremendous freedom. But every dime you spend has an opportunity cost (e.g. future investment returns if it was invested instead). Likewise, just because you have cash doesn't mean all your ducks are in a row.
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