Why Saving Isn't Fun

[cercis]

Re: Why Saving Isn't Fun

Because you have to say No so much. I'm used to saying no, I'm a mom, but it doesn't get any easier.

I feel like a frump because I haven't bought anything new to wear in 3-4 years (except the skirt from the thrift store).

I feel like a hag because I won't let my dh buy the movies he wants.

I feel like a scrooge because I won't buy my kids the toys they really want.

[genchan]

Re: Why Saving Isn't Fun

Because it forces you to face up to how badly you've been managing your money up to that point.

[Russell]

Re: Why Saving Isn't Fun

For me, its not that its not fun but the goal (final sum) sometimes seems unreachable. Also, I wonder if I might later on regret not spending money on cars, clothes, luxuries etc while young. Afterall, how much could I enjoy a Ferrari when I'm 65 ?

But, I guess there's more to life than flashy cars and clothes so I keep on saving hoping that the day when its time to reap the reward it'll be a good day.