Just looking to see what current perceptions are. Stock markets up? Inflation too? Housing prices down? Ready to retire? I seem to be hearing a mixed bag out there…
Do you feel better off today than you did one year ago?
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I think this question is too subjective and has the potential to go down the political rabbit hole real quick - so no comment.
It’s just a question of perception, there is no right or wrong. If you are a boomer who already cashed out you might feel better about things than a millennial trying to buy their first home.
My health is worse, so I'm not better off.
Also the 'economy' sucks but with house paid off 38 years ago, I can weather the 'storm'.
Got a Texas box for my pickup so that's GREAT.
Also the 'economy' sucks but with house paid off 38 years ago, I can weather the 'storm'.
Got a Texas box for my pickup so that's GREAT.
armylifer
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What is a Texas Box? Did you have to smuggle it across the border?
"Better off" is too general. In what way, so I voted unsure.
Btw, I think you'll get better poll results if how people vote isn't visible.
Btw, I think you'll get better poll results if how people vote isn't visible.
I have more implements today than I did one year ago, so IMO I am doing better from a tractorin’ standpoint.
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By the way - thanks for pointing me towards a grapple in another thread.
But i have to say the inflation over the last few years stings.
In MY personal terms, YES. I have been preparing for these days. I rely less on the outside world this year. Food forest and the garden are doing way better than last year, I got 2 steers and a ram walking the field again this year. My 2 big ponds are almost done. Just need some rain. Still healthy. Solar is done. Don't care so much about the rest of the world, I know where its heading (down). Life is good on my** 20 acres.
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NP…spending other people’s money is one of my super powers. I don’t remember the specific thread / models you were considering, but I hope you found it helpful and you are happy with whatever it end up with. I probably saw it but forgot which thread.x2
By the way - thanks for pointing me towards a grapple in another thread.
But i have to say the inflation over the last few years stings.
happy tractorin’
Absolutely better off this year.
Now if my doctor could just prescribe me some effective anti-aging pills things would be perfect!
Now if my doctor could just prescribe me some effective anti-aging pills things would be perfect!
I have a simple life, I'll run out of time before I run out of money! Is that good or bad?
EVERYTHING WAS PAID FOR YEARS AGO. RETIRED. INVESTMENTS HAVE MORE THAN DOUBLED. HOPE NO ONE HITS MY 11 YEAR OLD PICKUP. I AGREE I'LL RUN OUT OF TIME. WOUOD LIKE TO BUY ONE LAST
" GOTTA HAVE IT" TROPHY BUT THE STICKER SHOCK SENDS ME BACK TO JUST INTERNET WINDOW SHOPPING...
" GOTTA HAVE IT" TROPHY BUT THE STICKER SHOCK SENDS ME BACK TO JUST INTERNET WINDOW SHOPPING...
Paul Allwood
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All about the attitude.
I am 67 and still skiing a bunch, maintain basically everything, 3 homes, boats, trucks, cars, help friends when needed and financially we and our kids are set for life.
At 65 I started to notice that I couldn’t work hard for 10-12 hours as I used to…now it’s about 8 or so.
I try to stay healthy…the family is doing great…and am grateful for each day. My biggest problem, according to my wifey of 46 years…is I have no idea how to relax.
I am 67 and still skiing a bunch, maintain basically everything, 3 homes, boats, trucks, cars, help friends when needed and financially we and our kids are set for life.
At 65 I started to notice that I couldn’t work hard for 10-12 hours as I used to…now it’s about 8 or so.
I try to stay healthy…the family is doing great…and am grateful for each day. My biggest problem, according to my wifey of 46 years…is I have no idea how to relax.
^ My problem too. Guilt feelings if I'm not out getting something done, something accomplished, every single day!A I have no idea how to relax.
My wife and I own a cleaning business......we control the "better" to suit our needs.
I don't like the price of fuel since our business is always on the move.
But adjustments can be made to take control of just about everything.
I don't like the price of fuel since our business is always on the move.
But adjustments can be made to take control of just about everything.
I got laid off in december, but it wasn't anything related to anything. I finished a 10 year integration ahead of schedule. Now that i'm looking at the market, things pay a lot more than they did when i got my last gig a decade ago. So i'm gonna take a year and get my stuff situated.