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Originally Posted by disneysteve
I think that's a great plan. You are saving 20% of your income, which should have you well set for your future. You are living far below your means. And you are giving back. Sounds good to me.
This is where I run into issues with tithing. Lots of people don't follow your reasoning. I have had patients tell me they can't afford their medication because after paying their bills and tithing, there is nothing left. Sorry, but if you can't afford something as important as your own medication, you need to reduce your charitable giving.
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The problem many people make is when they set their budget. They buy their house and cars and stuff first, then decide to start saving and tithing, when they should have bought their stuff based on 80 or 70 or 90%. As Gruntina has illustrated, she lives on 70% of her income. Some are trying to squeeze 20% out of 10%.
Unfortunatly, many people just do not plan ahead, thus they struggle to meet too many goals, with too little money. All the while, after realizing this later, they are to lazy and selfish to give up their things, for a better plan.