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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Like others said, we prioritize travel over other things, but we don't deprive ourself of everything.

- small house
- one car (a Subaru, we bought new because it was a better deal than a recent-year used but again it's our only car)
- eat out 1-2 times per month, otherwise cook at home
- rarely go to movies, concerts, sports games, etc., they're so expensive 
- no travel sports or other expensive activities
- we save, but don't max out IRA/401k most years.  ILs worked and worked and never spent money and now that they are retired they are too feeble/tired to travel.  I'd rather travel now while we can.
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That’s great that you travel, but why do you skip culture at home to go do it somewhere else?[/quote]

I’m not the person who posted the above list, but why do you think going to movies, concerts and sports games are the only way to get culture? We live in the DC area which has tons of free museums and historical sites (and often has free concerts).

I do mostly agree with the above list.  People will occasionally express jealousy that my family travels so much and wish they could do the same and I think that they could if they didn’t decide they needed to live in a 4500 square foot new house and have 2 SUVs.  We have a smaller older house, 1 car and take public a lot. We do eat out and get takeout at least once a week though cause food makes us happy. [/quote]

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