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Originally Posted by Sylvanfan
For me the number one factor for a happy retirement will be good health. For me nothing contributes as much to happiness as good health does.
I'd rather be broke and healthy than be 72 with terminal cancer and 8 million dollars saved up. Good health gives you a lot of potential cost effective activities like Paddle sports and hiking to pass the time. So really I do try and save money so I don't have to hunt crows and collect berries in the wild to eat. But if I'm healthy, I'll be able to do that if I need to.
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That's true, but those aren't really opposing choices. The vast majority of things people could do to save money (save via direct deposit, spend less on cars, renos, travel, clothing) don't hurt your health in any way.
Some decisions that are cheaper (walk/bike instead of drive, cook at home vs eating out) are objectively healthier.