As I approach the age when some experience “midlife crisis”, I now understand a little more why this season is a difficult one:
- aging parents (my mother in law recently had a stroke).
- children leaving the nest and going off to college, etc.
- coming to grips with the fact that one is not at the place they had hoped in their career, income, retirement planning, and/or net worth.
- wondering if anything I have done anything in life that has any lasting value.
These are just a few things that could create a “midlife crisis.” This is my first time to experience these things, and I can understand why some people do unwise things (and make poor financial decisions) during this season of life.
For example, I am officially shopping for a car. It is common for those in midlife crisis to purchase a new red corvette convertible. That is tempting.
However, what I really need is basic transportation to run errands around town.
What tips do you have that would help me make wise decisions when shopping for a car?
I will share ideas from my readers as well as my own ideas in the future weeks on this blog. This will be fun. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Remember, this blog is a 2 way conversation…not a lecture!
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