Saturday 12 April 2014

when to stop investing - part 2

Dear friends,

Today I met a gentleman who had superannuated from service almost 5 years back. As we sat to talk he revealed that he has booked an apartment in Kondli. I promptly asked him reply and pat came the reply 'for investment'. I looked at him and once again the thought emerged 'when to stop investing'.

There could be many more such examples. At times I see fragile old people haggling on the bank counters or post offices for the interest rates of their fixed deposits. The question is will they ever use this so-called hard earned money on themselves.

What happens to our present? Are we all in the race for creating a brighter future for ourselves? Or is its in our DNA that somehow we are unable to control our urge to invest.

Imagine a scenario where we just stop investing at some pre-decided age and start relishing our today. Will we ever do this?

Isn't it complex that having known all this, yet we choose to compromise our present for a brighter tomorrow and the cycle goes on. And as they say, tomorrow never comes !!

1 comment:

  1. Considering the increased lifespan, you have to beat the inflation rate every year for the next 30+ years after retirement. Makes sense to invest to be able to live a similar or better lifestyle after retirement. I agree that we should not forget to enjoy our today in the hope of a better future when health might not let us climb the hills :)

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