How much money after everything is paid for?

[maxx075]

But seriously why? Especially if he doesn’t need it, it seems kinda strange to require it, just to prove you are willing to be a little more miserable.

Moved to Utah last year, was shocked to learn that it's required to give 10% if your Mormon.

 

[IDbrushswimmer]

Put it this way, I put away about $1000 less per month than I did 3 yrs ago. Just the other day we were comparing bills to Oct. of 2021. Same bills totaled $1400 dollars per month less. That said, I’m blessed to make enough to have my wife and mom to our 5 kids stay home to home school them. I Fully intend on starting my own company come spring though. I’m about topped out for my industry and nothing is getting cheaper any more. Time to just trust God and go for it!

 

[go_deep]

But seriously why? Especially if he doesn’t need it, it seems kinda strange to require it, just to prove you are willing to be a little more miserable.

Unfortunately I'm not articulate enough to put it into a post. If it's something you'd really like to talk more about shot me a PM with your number, happy to talk to you.

 

[ddd-shooter]

But seriously why? Especially if he doesn’t need it, it seems kinda strange to require it, just to prove you are willing to be a little more miserable.

Because the truth is, being more generous is not going to make you “more miserable.”

Sacrifice is the key to real living, in nearly all aspects of life.

 

[cb2176]

I previously messaged I have 50 cents to spare at the end of the month.

I recalculated our expenses. It's more like 35 cents left over.

 

[bozeman]

Unfortunately I'm not articulate enough to put it into a post. If it's something you'd really like to talk more about shot me a PM with your number, happy to talk to you.

Dont take the bait....read the post carefully and it speaks volumes: ie.....'be a little more miserable'....this means someone is miserable to begin with, which I am not. I have learned whether with abundance or with need to be content. Misery is a choice/attitude, it isnt forced upon us. Its all about our approach to money and material goods. Per the OP and posts in this thread, some have more left over at the end of each month, some have less. Either way, it is my prayer that each has found their purpose in life and can enjoy life no matter how much or less is leftover at the end of each month.

 

[Hat745]

This is a really bad way to go about budgeting or even feeling ok about your life situation. It’s like spending too much time on Facebook, everyone is happy and doing great there.

 

[bigbassin]

I think the single greatest thing you can do for your financial future is be on Rokslide.

Based on the numbers in all of these threads, the average Rokslider makes 50% more than the average American, has about 80 grand less in debt, has 2 to 3 times the typical investment portfolio by age, and retires 10 years earlier than the average American male.

 

[bridgerbenson]

I think the single greatest thing you can do for your financial future is be on Rokslide.

Based on the numbers in all of these threads, the average Rokslider makes 50% more than the average American, has about 80 grand less in debt, has 2 to 3 times the typical investment portfolio by age, and retires 10 years earlier than the average American male.

It’s official…hunting is a rich man’s game!


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[bozeman]

If there was no rokslide classifieds, I'd have MUCH more at the end of each month!!!

 

[KsRancher]

I think the single greatest thing you can do for your financial future is be on Rokslide.

Based on the numbers in all of these threads, the average Rokslider makes 50% more than the average American, has about 80 grand less in debt, has 2 to 3 times the typical investment portfolio by age, and retires 10 years earlier than the average American male.

Yes. And the part that bothers me is how those guys can't see that they are WAY above average. As one guy responded to me. "It's not all that uncommon"

 

[DangerRanger]

I think the single greatest thing you can do for your financial future is be on Rokslide.

Based on the numbers in all of these threads, the average Rokslider makes 50% more than the average American, has about 80 grand less in debt, has 2 to 3 times the typical investment portfolio by age, and retires 10 years earlier than the average American male.

Lol the internet will do that to you.

But, I do imagine internet gear/expedition hunting/gun forums are probably frequented by people that generally have more hobby spending cash than many avg workers.

Take a group that’s not representative then add in internet racing and no need to prove anything you said and whew

 

[307]

Yes. And the part that bothers me is how those guys can't see that they are WAY above average. As one guy responded to me. "It's not all that uncommon"

This is a place where people can genuinely believe $3k binoculars are a reasonable purchase. I think that's a pretty good indication that Rokslide isn't "average" compared to most of the US.

 

[maxx075]

This is a place where people can genuinely believe $3k binoculars are a reasonable purchase. I think that's a pretty good indication that Rokslide isn't "average" compared to most of the US.

I've spent around 5-6k this year for what will more than likely be a glorified camping trip, so yea...

 

[TaperPin]

I’m thankful that our kids aren’t into motor sports - I cringe when hearing someone is buying a titanium bolt kit for their racer, oh and the motor blew up for the 3rd time this year, the price of tires has doubled, or the new toy hauler is so heavy it’s time for a new dually f450 to pull it. My brother in law is the king of justifying toys in the name of needs.

 

[backyardbandit]

If you're giving 10% of your income to the church, you'd better be on track for retirement.
And also have a long-term disability insurance policy to cover your expenses and retirement contributions if they aren't able to work. How long would your savings last if you were out of work due to illness or injury for 1 or 5 or 20 years? I doubt your church would support you forever, so you've got to take care of your own financial situation before giving the church 10-20k a year for a new state of the art playground.

I see a lot of people's retirement accounts and the great majority aren't investing 10% into themselves, so hopefully they aren't giving it to the church either!

The church will be just fine while you're laying in a Medicaid bed in retirement.

My advice to anyone wanting to start saving more money is to keep living your life as you do, but track every penny spent for several months and it will be eye-opening. Work towards cutting back spending where it's obvious you need to.

 

[HuntHarder]

Debating religious practices is not anywhere near where this thread needs to go. To each their own.

 

[bigbassin]

Yes. And the part that bothers me is how those guys can't see that they are WAY above average. As one guy responded to me. "It's not all that uncommon"

Lol the internet will do that to you.

But, I do imagine internet gear/expedition hunting/gun forums are probably frequented by people that generally have more hobby spending cash than many avg workers.

Take a group that’s not representative then add in internet racing and no need to prove anything you said and whew

I think this forum does self-select for a demographic that is higher on the socioeconomic status ladder than average.

For starters, most guys are taking off 1 to 2 weeks for a Western hunting trip. Meaning the bar to entry is already that you can afford to not work for a week or two.

Then factor in we are all paying $200-$1200 to apply for tags we won’t draw this year (or next, probably not the following either).

 

[go_deep]

If you're giving 10% of your income to the church, you'd better be on track for retirement.
And also have a long-term disability insurance policy to cover your expenses and retirement contributions if they aren't able to work. How long would your savings last if you were out of work due to illness or injury for 1 or 5 or 20 years? I doubt your church would support you forever, so you've got to take care of your own financial situation before giving the church 10-20k a year for a new state of the art playground.

I see a lot of people's retirement accounts and the great majority aren't investing 10% into themselves, so hopefully they aren't giving it to the church either!

The church will be just fine while you're laying in a Medicaid bed in retirement.

My advice to anyone wanting to start saving more money is to keep living your life as you do, but track every penny spent for several months and it will be eye-opening. Work towards cutting back spending where it's obvious you need to.

I give more than 10% to my church, we don't have a playground though, we have housing for abused women, we have an entire apartment complex for low income elderly, we have a community wide food bank that serves around 400 people a week, along with free clothing for the poor, and meals for the homeless, we provided over 50k meals last year.
Some churches aren't churches and give real churches a bad name.

 

[Launchpad14]

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Well said!