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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    This documentary is next on my list of research. I think it's something you'd be interested in. I'm going to try and watch it tonight and I'll let you know. See if you can watch it as well. It's called The Retirement Gamble and is about the money we lose to fees.

    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/fi...rement-gamble/
    Dave Ramsey actually responded to this recently in one of his episodes. It's basically a big old crock of shit. And coming from PBS, we shouldn't really expect anything less.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    This documentary is next on my list of research. I think it's something you'd be interested in. I'm going to try and watch it tonight and I'll let you know. See if you can watch it as well. It's called The Retirement Gamble and is about the money we lose to fees.

    http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/fi...rement-gamble/
    Quote Originally Posted by HoneyBadger View Post
    Dave Ramsey actually responded to this recently in one of his episodes. It's basically a big old crock of shit. And coming from PBS, we shouldn't really expect anything less.
    Found the show:
    https://www.mixcloud.com/thedaverams...-about-saving/
    Scroll down and fast forward to 10:40 and his response to the question goes until about 19:55
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    I love it when hos quote themselves!

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    Quote Originally Posted by bogie View Post
    I love it when hos quote themselves!
    Sometimes, it is necessary for reasons.
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    How are you doing lately, Bogie?
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    I haven't watched it yet. I just started it and the very first guy sounded like a whiner so I'll have to see if the rest is as dumb as the first guy.
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    Oh Jesus, the very first guy is making more than I've ever made in my life and is crying about trying to figure out a way to save only 10-15% of his salary.
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    With my old job I was able to contribute 13% of my wages. Not so much anymore. Things are a wee bit tighter.

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    My new goal is to try and save (and invest) 50% of my income. So far it's MUCH easier than I ever imagined it would be.

    EDIT: The cutting back spending part is easier I mean.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    Oh Jesus, the very first guy is making more than I've ever made in my life and is crying about trying to figure out a way to save only 10-15% of his salary.
    Yeah, that happens sometimes. It's all about perspective.
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