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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Seems no matter what financial milestone I hit (recently got to $1M in net worth minus primary residence) it all feels like a house of cards. Stock market, real estate, and job all feel too volatile. [/quote]

Just curious if you're willing to share...how old are you and is your $1M less primary residence yours alone or is it a combined number with what your spouse has also saved?[/quote]

OP here: I am 40 with one child. Widowed three years ago - half the net worth is due to life insurance. It was not really adequate to replace my husband's earning power but I am very grateful to have it. I suppose some people have nailed it - this is an anxiety issue. I already know that the worst can happen, because it did. Now I am the sole provider for a small child and have college, mortgage, and retirement on my shoulders alone. If I lose my job and can't replace it at the same level, or if we have a major medical emergency, or if the stock market tanks, the whole house of cards could fall down very quickly.[/quote]

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