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View Poll Results: Would you stop riding for the rest of your life if someone gave you $500,000 cash? | |||
Give me the money!!! | 31 | 49.21% | |
I can't imagine life without a bike | 32 | 50.79% | |
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April 24th, 2014, 05:28 PM | #41 |
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lol 40k/year for an art school
that's just like taking candy from a baby barista |
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April 24th, 2014, 05:30 PM | #42 |
Que Buenos Son!!!
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Haha yeah, and their rich parents. The majority of students that start there don't even graduate from there, they either drop out or transfer.
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April 24th, 2014, 05:36 PM | #43 |
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Im a Business Management Major with a Concentration in Human Resources aka im gonna make some damn good money some day, so i consider my debt worth it.
(I picked my major based off of salary) "**** doing what you love, you go to work to make money not have a good time" - My Dad |
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April 24th, 2014, 05:46 PM | #44 |
Que Buenos Son!!!
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Mechanical Engineering here, hoping I don't have to move to Thailand to find a job, lol.
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April 24th, 2014, 05:50 PM | #45 |
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Money isn't everything, but to each their own.
@ninjamunky85 - Hey at least you will be going to a country that has more bikes than cars, lol! |
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April 24th, 2014, 05:55 PM | #46 |
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"Money isn't everything if you have enough of it but it's pretty goddamned important if you don't." - my grandfather in response to me saying that money isn't everything.
The man is a WWII fighter pilot turned businessman, he owned several pieces of valuable real estate and had a good stock portfolio. Even though he lost millions when the stock market crashed a bit in '07 or '08 he's still got enough to live out the rest of his days in comfort in the home he designed while still beating me in golf games @ninjamunky85 Ending up in Thailand isn't that bad, looks beautiful from M13's videos on youtube. |
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April 24th, 2014, 06:02 PM | #47 | ||
Que Buenos Son!!!
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April 24th, 2014, 06:05 PM | #48 |
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Location: Cali
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Yeah, ditto @ living outside the US. That may be a possibility for me in the distant future, who knows.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:09 PM | #49 |
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If I were to leave the US I'd prefer to live in europe somewhere, probably england/spain and between those two spain seems like the better bet. I'd love the laid back lifestyle that europeans enjoy compared to americans. Taking several months out a year for vacation is unheard of around here if you aren't a teacher.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:11 PM | #50 |
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lol.
no... but $500,000 is plenty to get me easily started doing something else with my life. Invest in my future. $500,000 would not be "spent" on a new car, bike, house, etc. it would be invested in a new way of life. Start a company, buy an inn, etc. |
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April 24th, 2014, 06:13 PM | #51 |
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Yep, although not sure about Europe. Europe is expensive. America works too much because they want to be first in everything, while risking their health, among other things. I also love the more laid back lifestyle of other countries, the vacation time/benefits, etc. The views are more worldly too.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:16 PM | #52 | |
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April 24th, 2014, 06:17 PM | #53 |
Que Buenos Son!!!
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Maybe I'll move to Phuket, or Bangkok.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:18 PM | #54 |
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Europe may be expensive but for the most part the lifestyle difference can make it worth it. Sure you sacrifice the material wealth that is enjoyed in america but you can still make a good living and not worry about sacrificing your health for material objects that you don't even need. Not to mention there are some beautiful places in europe (just like there are beautiful places in north america)
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April 24th, 2014, 06:22 PM | #55 |
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Material wealth is one thing, but I was speaking more so on expensive property, cost of living, etc. It's quite astronomical in comparison to countries like Mexico or south of the border, for example.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:26 PM | #56 |
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But in mexico you have to deal with the 3 cartels. I personally consider europe to be a great place to live, yes everything costs more but it's not the end of the world. You can still reasonably afford a good home. Heck copenhagen isn't that bad since everyone rides bicycles, it would definitely be a nice place to live for that reason alone. There are tons of similar places. The tax difference is probably what you'd feel most but you get more from those taxes (allegedly)
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April 24th, 2014, 06:31 PM | #57 |
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Location: Cali
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Not really @ cartels, some of that is hyped up in the media. It also depends on the area. I've been to Mexico a few times. Property is cheap and your money stretches a lot longer. Properties in Europe, depending on location of course, can go either way too. In some cases, you're lucky you get something like New York, a tiny studio of about 400 sq. feet and worth about 300k+. Crazy. You also have South American countries too, with prime real estate. There's also the Caribbean, but the only thing with that is the hurricane corridor. Cool thing about Europe is you can go to many different countries, within a day too, which I find awesome.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:35 PM | #58 |
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Luckily I'm not a fan of the idea of living in the city. Rural areas tend to have better deals on property and such. I figure investing in a solid property area then building your own home is the ideal but obviously that can get pricey pretty quickly.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:37 PM | #59 |
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We're of the same opinion. That is one of my goals/dreams, actually. Buy land > build home. If you look into "green" type of technologies, you can even live off the grid or make it so, that you have no mortgage. There's all kinds of options out there, I've done a lot of research. I've also seen it be done. Also, with rural areas/property you have more freedom, to do whatever the hell you want.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:38 PM | #60 |
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Absolutely not. I would go in debt for 500 grand to be able to still ride.
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April 24th, 2014, 06:43 PM | #61 |
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Yea, When I have enough saved up for a sizeable down payment (i.e. purchase land outright and then put down payment on house to be built) is when I intend to start really looking into creating my dream house. I'm thinking something on top of a hill so I can make the basement into a bunker styled garage and the attic into a skygazing area/area to enjoy the view, It's going to be so badass ...someday
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April 24th, 2014, 06:55 PM | #62 |
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Definitely no loans on land, save for it, then you can "sit" on it, while saving a little more for the house. I'm iffy on having down payment with a home. I would never want to be locked into a mortgage, if I could help it, or at least pay that thing off in 10 years (30/40 year loans scare me). When you're locked into a mortgage, you're locked into your job, your time is limited, etc. If you have no mortgage, you don't have to work as much, so it free's you up with time and pursuing the things you actually want to do, instead of a job getting in the way of your time. You could easily build a house for 10 - 100k, but of course it all depends on your needs/wants/desires. Takes a lot of research and careful planning, but it's doable.
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April 24th, 2014, 07:00 PM | #63 |
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I figure I can build my dream home w/land included for under 500k
I don't mind a mortgage that's 20 years or less since I wouldn't really intend to go anywhere if it's my dream home. The interest would likely motivate me to try to pay it off quicker. |
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April 24th, 2014, 11:00 PM | #64 | |
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April 24th, 2014, 11:04 PM | #65 | |
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bwahahahaha, you've seen through my comic book inspired genius! seriously though I want an awesome house and I believe that I am capable of attaining that someday, got the plan in place and everything just need a degree for a job that provides reasonable cash flow to start investing with. |
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April 24th, 2014, 11:12 PM | #66 | |
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April 24th, 2014, 11:14 PM | #67 |
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advances in geothermal and other alternative energy sources across the next few decades will just make everything more convenient.
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April 25th, 2014, 06:24 AM | #69 |
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April 25th, 2014, 06:27 AM | #70 |
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April 25th, 2014, 06:36 AM | #71 |
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'twas my pleasure
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April 25th, 2014, 08:09 AM | #72 |
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$500k would be enough for me to get set up in a nice place with some land, get set up to live off the grid with solar and geothermal and still have a good bit left over. I have enough other hobbies and interests other than riding motorcycles that i could keep myself busy with... but it would definitely be missed.
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April 25th, 2014, 08:21 AM | #73 |
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Not just on bikes but on motorcycling (bikes, gear, traveling, and 10 years of racing).
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April 25th, 2014, 09:06 AM | #74 | |
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10 years: $895k 20 years: $1.6 million 30 years: $2.9 million 40 years: $5.1 million So, the 24 year old has far more dollars to lose by not taking the initial $500k. Last futzed with by 250rr; April 25th, 2014 at 09:07 AM. Reason: spelling |
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April 25th, 2014, 09:10 AM | #75 |
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^This. Yes. But I love riding, leading me to my previous conclusion.
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April 25th, 2014, 09:18 AM | #76 | |
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April 25th, 2014, 09:22 AM | #77 | |
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http://inflationdata.com/Inflation/I...eInflation.asp 500k now doesn't turn into 10 times its worth in 40 years. It's more like 2 to 3 times its worth depending on what inflation (and investment) rates one makes as assumptions. It's still a fantastic idea to invest early and invest wisely, just not quite as drastic as we try and sometimes tell ourselves.
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April 25th, 2014, 09:26 AM | #78 |
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Pretty much the opposite of this. Where do you think the money is going when you invest in mutual funds? That fund is used to purchase stocks, bonds, and other financial instruments, which are primarily used by companies to function in that same economy.
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April 25th, 2014, 09:39 AM | #79 |
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Well I guess now it makes more sense.
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April 25th, 2014, 09:55 AM | #80 |
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Give me the money! I'll buy myself a house and a GT-R!
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