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The BIG Problem With Living Full Time On the Road!

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Gonagain

Gonagain

Күн бұрын

When it comes to living on the road full time in your van or RV, there's an elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about, but everyone is affected by. Do you dream of selling everything, buying an RV and hitting the road full time? Here's something you need to consider before pursuing that dream. It's exciting to think of moving out of your apartment or selling your house, quitting your job and hitting the road for good, but there is one big problem with this that you need to address or it's going to bite you hard! Can you successfully live this lifestyle of nomadic freedom? Absolutley, but in this video are my thoughts on how you need to go about it.
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@Utah_Mike
@Utah_Mike 4 жыл бұрын
Finally someone is talking some sense. Work hard, live below your means, & save. Steady wins the race every time.
@BulletSpoung
@BulletSpoung 4 жыл бұрын
Think long term.
@michaelwright1602
@michaelwright1602 4 жыл бұрын
I'm a truck driver, 30 years out here... I can live in a box, I have lived the lifestyle... Good and bad... Listen to this man.
@heartofdixie67
@heartofdixie67 4 жыл бұрын
Me too ! Started driving semi trucks on 10/17/89...1st day out was the California Earthquake that interrupted the World Series ! Put away your money for retirement !
@williamnale7835
@williamnale7835 3 жыл бұрын
You're exactly right. 12 years in trucking and now retired. Moving into my converted truck camper tomorrow. I have a decent social security & some savings. My truck and camper are paid for and a small camper trailer on order.
@matthewstencel8298
@matthewstencel8298 4 жыл бұрын
I am in my early 20s, and this video is really helpful. You see people living out of vans and working from them, but I have never seen any of them talk about the future or plan for it. You have to keep that "end goal" in mind for you and possibly your children in the end. Thank you for the wisdom
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You got it Matthew! And remember to start paying yourself that 10%. You will be absolutely amazed at how it adds up over time. Thanks for watching!
@nomadicfenceman509
@nomadicfenceman509 4 жыл бұрын
Matthew Stencel look up on KZfaq stacking silver.... the dollar is worthless, it has no intrinsic value. Silver is real money. Ever heard of a silver certificate? It used to be printed on the dollar. Silver will always have value
@briangarrow448
@briangarrow448 4 жыл бұрын
Instead of the stock market, I invested in my children and their education. I have a decent pension from 25 years at one job. But more importantly, I managed to get 2 kids through college- debt free. Now they worked hard on that also, so when it came time for me to stop working, my son built a small apartment on his rural property, inside his dream shop. Guess who he asked to live with him and his family? That's right, dear old dad. So I have a shop to die for, attached to my 700 square foot apartment and have home cooked meals whenever I want them. And loving grandchildren just steps away from my front door. I may not be the wealthiest man in the world, but I am surely the richest in things that count. Take care friends and happy trails.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You have all the riches! Nothing can top a loving family. Thanks Brian, for watching our channel.
@stephaniemcbroom9615
@stephaniemcbroom9615 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds so comforting and loved,your a lucky man you have what counts in my book.which is necessaties and family.....♥️
@Jay_Hall
@Jay_Hall 4 жыл бұрын
Brian,,That sounds like Heaven!! :) We put 3 kids through college, paid for it all, Doctorate, Masters and R-N, all 3 moved away, debt free. Makes me sad they left.
@aliciabrowndocken4660
@aliciabrowndocken4660 4 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you're doing pretty good to me! Enjoy the fruits of your labor and good decision's.
@tonigilsenan6320
@tonigilsenan6320 3 жыл бұрын
Well done Brian you are the richest man you raised your children well. God bless you and your family.
@CargoBikeCowboy
@CargoBikeCowboy 4 жыл бұрын
Had a friend, he was 38 years old making plans to go live in the Florida keys, saving, planning, working hard, then one morning, he got up, ate breakfast, and was dead 15 minutes later of a heart attack. The problem with working and saving is that your spending all of your best years working away the time you have been given and tomorrow is promised to NO ONE. Listen to Kansas-Dust In The Wind. Not saying you advice is wrong, it's actually god advice. Just giving another perspective based on my life experience.
@chrishelms1967
@chrishelms1967 4 жыл бұрын
Thats the truth...... as someone 3 months from retirement, saving for retirement since I was 22..... compound interest is a WONDERFUL THING.......
@aliciabrowndocken4660
@aliciabrowndocken4660 4 жыл бұрын
@Bill Randall Fact Check! In the last 20 years from 1999 to 2019, Inflation has ranged between 4.1% and 0.1% (2008). 10 of those years Inflation was less than 2% with 3 of those 10 years being less than 1%. When we have inflation generally my investments go up. My money manager Guarantees me 3 things about the market. It will go up, it will go down and that its worth a hell of a lot more than it was worth in 1953. My investments are well diversified. My best investment was 2 years at community college that prepared me for a 6 figure job. I've been paying myself that 10% for many years and now I come and go as I please. Thousand Trails Lifetime Premiere Membership purchased in 1989 and I love the State and National Park System. Did I understand you to Advocate the Abuse of the VA Home Loan System. Buying with No money down and then just walking away after you have rented it out for a number of years with no intention of meeting your obligation. I'm sure that I misunderstood your statement. There are No Shortcuts in life, Just Thief's.
@gabrial3377
@gabrial3377 4 жыл бұрын
Chris Helms where can you get compound interest now days??? I inherited $ when my mother died, and there was not anywhere to safely put that 90 grand so i could have it grow more $ and my kids later. Now at 67, because i refused to put it into a suck bank where they MAKE you PAY them, to use your money free!! Just try and borrow money interest free from anywhere!!! Or credit cards!!! When have u gotten a interest free (24%) credit card? Anyway i refused to allow a bank to use my money fir free! So it lived under my mattress, inside books, in the bathroom, all over. But was accessible as we do NOT receive enough SS to live, eat, pay the mortgage and gas and car repairs!! Insurance, and $200. Every year registration on a 2004 Yukon! It should be $50.00! So now, 4 years later borrowing out of it every month to make up that lost $500. We need to survive, i am so broke i don’t even have crisp my ass and put me in a jar money for when i die! You tell me where there is interest to be had, so it is worth putting saving money in?? I had planned to go across country so i could see my daughter and grand daughters for first time in10 years!!! Thought i was gonna die, was bleeding internally. Got all the internal crap fixed and now i do not have the $$ to buy a decent truck to pull my just like new 2004 salem camper with. I have everything from food to safety locks, but no gas money, no fix the yukon money, all because there was no interest to invest and grow that 90 grand! Lol SS doesnt even take us home. We cant leave home, and life sucks unless you have a nest egg, on the road or 67, in a house that is falling apart and no money to fix it because drunk x drove it into the swamp like a old rusty ford. Neglected it to death! The only thing that gave me hope was my camper and my dream of uniting my family, and once that is sold, my hope and happiness will drive out the driveway with it! I will make a profit on the camper. But it wont be enough to replace it. This video was the best one regarding the truth for the young people who want to have the dream NOW and not wait until they are 67, and hooe they can keep themselves glued together with chewing gum and a prayer while they cain or wheelchair their way 1/4 mile (on a good day) on a path to see a brook or scenic sight. I wish i had gone rogue and taken off with my kids years and years ago instead of being scared all the time!
@aliciabrowndocken4660
@aliciabrowndocken4660 4 жыл бұрын
@@gabrial3377 My bank doesn't charge me any fees or service charges on my savings or checking. My money manager charges us about 0.75% IIRC on our diversified investment portfolio. He handles many of our financial planning, legai and tax affairs. He is well worth what he charges. IIRC our average "Long Term" projected growth is around 5% annually after expenses. Yes, we made 18% one year and we lost on some years. You can use the rule of 72 to calculate the annual return rate needed to double your money. Like I said in my previous post my best investment was in education. I invested $15K-$25K of my earnings annually during most of my last 25 years that I worked. Retirement is the collective result of 50 years of hard work and planning. At 5% return you will see $90K double in about 18 years if invested. It won't do much of anything in a passbook savings account. It will do nothing in your mattress.
@MadnomadM
@MadnomadM 4 жыл бұрын
Bill Randall agree with all but paying off a house early. That makes no sense unless you need a right off and even then it’s not worth it once you are further into career.
@BulletSpoung
@BulletSpoung 4 жыл бұрын
Right on brother, some of our money has gone through the old multiplication machine 500 times or more over the last 45 years.
@gregoutdoors7
@gregoutdoors7 4 жыл бұрын
Pretty deep and meaning filled words brother. I bet you’re a wordsmith, with many more things you’ve written hidden away in a notebook somewhere. Thank You for your good advice 👍🏻
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
I'm no wordsmith, I just like to hear myself talk! Thanks Greg.
@ianmccluskey2293
@ianmccluskey2293 4 жыл бұрын
My thanks.
@TXMEDRGR
@TXMEDRGR 4 жыл бұрын
Being old and poor is not an adventure anyone wants to endure.
@rvingkeepitrolling8797
@rvingkeepitrolling8797 4 жыл бұрын
That's the truth & there's so many of us.
@g99se9
@g99se9 4 жыл бұрын
Vote Blue
@basspig
@basspig 4 жыл бұрын
Tell me about it!
@basspig
@basspig 4 жыл бұрын
@grumpy old fart Well, I can't afford to be on the road with my lifestyle. Just ain't happening.
@basspig
@basspig 4 жыл бұрын
@grumpy old fart It depends how you started out. I reckon it's more dangerous on the road. too many crooked cops out there. I stay off the roads as much as possible and hunker down in my bunker.
@robertgullickson8758
@robertgullickson8758 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice! Looking back (now I’m 62) life goes very fast. There’s no time to plan LATER. Enjoying life is important but “think ahead”. Thank you for sharing your experience.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Robert!
@thebusterdog6358
@thebusterdog6358 4 жыл бұрын
It even goes faster when you retire. I retired at 61, and now I'm 67. Those 6 years have sped by. We both planned for our retirements very well, we both get SSN, and Pensions from working in state government jobs. We were fortunate to be able to put 20% of our income into investments throughout our lives and combined we make equal to what we made while we worked, and do quite well. The only problem I can forsee in the future is relitives of ours being a burden on us because they didn't. They were the ones that didn't plan, always had a new car, always lived a high and mighty over the top lifestyle that didn't allow for any savings or investments.
@matthewjackson9615
@matthewjackson9615 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, I agree. I would be in a world of hurt right now had I not saved for retirement. But folks don't want to hear about reality. They want to live the care-free life of a wastrel forever without a concern in the world.
@bowlinglefty
@bowlinglefty 4 жыл бұрын
@@thebusterdog6358 I just love double dippers. One reason SS is going broke. Government employees work until the early retirement they get from their government jobs and then work in the private sector for the minimum time required to get SS and definitely take out more from SS than they ever put in.
@crchuckh6852
@crchuckh6852 4 жыл бұрын
I'm one of those who got caught short, fast women and slow horses by my own doing, I now travel with folks like yourself, no one to blame but myself. Thanks for sharing your videos, have a safe journey and peace be with you.
@rvingkeepitrolling8797
@rvingkeepitrolling8797 4 жыл бұрын
Me to same here.
@rustyflippo764
@rustyflippo764 4 жыл бұрын
This man speaks Truth,, I am his age & swirling down the drain, save kids , save! , My life is done , don't be like me
@jonathansmith9235
@jonathansmith9235 4 жыл бұрын
We all get old. There's no escaping that. So, it is all about the journey, not the destination. Memories are great, but regrets are terrible.
@chairmanmao3877
@chairmanmao3877 4 жыл бұрын
Darryl McGinty Sir , I’m sorry that you lost your wife . My heart ached when I read your story . I am in my 50’s and a cancer survivor . I learned through my Illness that the size of my 401k means nothing in the real scheme of life . I also learned that my job title is useless when I can be replaced tomorrow. Thank you for reiterating these life lessons . It’s so crazy how we think that we all have the perfect plan and then life happens and we think that it can never happen to us .
@darrylmcginty1296
@darrylmcginty1296 4 жыл бұрын
Chairman mao thank you for you’re kind words, and yes, life can change in an instant.
@hubster4477
@hubster4477 4 жыл бұрын
You are correct in part, but there is an amount of calmness knowing that if something breaks down you have something tucked away to take care of it.
@treaddirt
@treaddirt 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Everything you said is true and factual. I just retired and am now living the realities of your messages. Fortunately I planned ahead for this retirement. Thanks for sharing your journey.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Marty!
@VANTREKKINGlifestyle
@VANTREKKINGlifestyle 4 жыл бұрын
“Wait up buttercup”. Smiling here. Wise words. Lynn and I see so many out on the road full time at such a young age. It is inspiring and scary at the same time. When we ask what they plan to do when they decide not to full time anymore as they maybe get old the response is “I’m going to see and do things when I’m young... and work when I’m old”. Maybe that will work but I’m sure glad we worked hard when we were younger and like you squirreled away a little for this rainy day we are in. I don’t think I’d want to be getting up to work everyday and competing with folks half my age for advancement. We enjoy your words of wisdom and the simplicity of your lifestyle out in the desert. Thanks for taking the time to share. But, I’m betting most that actually hear your words with their hearts are already our age. The wisdom to comprehend the truth in your advice seems to come with wrinkles... maybe that’s why I agree with it so much. Take care of Buttercup.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You got the message! Some didn't and unfortunately you're right about the age of my audience, I'm mostly preaching to the choir! However, there's been a few young ones that tuned in and listened. I told Buttercup you said "Take care". Thanks for tuning in VAN TREKKING lifestyle!
@BulletSpoung
@BulletSpoung 4 жыл бұрын
I have a friend that lived his life full speed when he was young. Now he's 77 and working 40 hrs. a week and has nothing but debt.
@KennyLeeSundowners
@KennyLeeSundowners 4 жыл бұрын
My Father has passed but you sound just like him. Good to be reminded.
@shirleyhall2716
@shirleyhall2716 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice. We have two rental homes and are both receiving retirement benefits. While we don't live on the road full time, it affords us opportunities to travel a few times a year, finances handled carefully of course.
@aliciabrowndocken4660
@aliciabrowndocken4660 4 жыл бұрын
I love it! The Elephant in the room. "Life's not Free" and there's a lot of ways to Earn an income besides Poaching off of Others. A lot of Entrepreneurial opportunities he's talking about. Property ownership and management, real estate acquisition and sales. There's a lot of ways in life to earn money and contribute to your future. I have a friend who owns some property in Washington that he will build on one day. In the meantime he is a Long Haul Owner Operator and just Ordered a new $175K Peterbilt. Every 4 or 5 years his truck reaches it's economical service life and he replaces it. He loves what he does and how he lives. He's also very financially successful. We hear so many tales of how its possible to get through life while contributing and producing almost nothing. Usually there's a sad Tale at the end that we're socially asked to contribute to "The Elephant in the Room". I love it. There it is. Support yourself along the way and prepare for the future. It's coming whether you're ready or not.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You got it Alicia, we can't go through life pretending like it's not going to slow down and end at some point. The other thing I was trying to get across was that we needed to enjoy the journey along the way. I wish you all the success and thank you for watching!
@aliciabrowndocken4660
@aliciabrowndocken4660 4 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain I have to admit that some of the Journey wasn't enjoyable but I tried hard. I spent a year and a half running 18 wheeler coast to coast at age 25. Back then they gave a 25 year old kid the keys to a New Peterbilt with a 45 ft trailer and $250K in cargo inside and said call us in 3 days when you get there. That was the most excitment I've had in my whole life. There were no rules back then and multiple log books were required. Benny's and other Uppers were common so I moved on. I loved being a Nomad of sorts. I'm hoping to Replicate part of that Journey minus the Freight.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
@@aliciabrowndocken4660 what a story! I'm betting that you've got some tales to tell yourself. But you didn't wait until the last year's to have adventures, you've been having them all along. Yeah, I can understand traveling without the freight, I'm a retired freight pilot.
@paulsawczyc5019
@paulsawczyc5019 4 жыл бұрын
Worrying about money is exactly what the devil wants.
@web5271
@web5271 4 жыл бұрын
Matthew 6:34
@BulletSpoung
@BulletSpoung 4 жыл бұрын
He's talking about being self sufficient and self contained, not depending on anyone and keeping others form living off of you. Don't let an adult child live in your home and stay dependent on you if they are not in collage, shove them out of the nest and be on your way. Save your money, have several incomes and provide for yourself long term. By the way, what do you know about the devil that's based on facts?
@Kurskaja_Narodnaja_Respublika
@Kurskaja_Narodnaja_Respublika 4 жыл бұрын
Don't worry about money and god will take care of you.
@paulsawczyc5019
@paulsawczyc5019 4 жыл бұрын
@9 Lives And Counting Money was invented by the devil.
@Nonnachella
@Nonnachella 4 жыл бұрын
I started my nest egg at 16 yrs old. I retired at 55 and I enjoy every minute of it. We travel with our 4 grandchildren every summer. I still do temp jobs over the winter and save , save, save!! I watch our grown children walk in our footsteps.
@makalapuamegs1056
@makalapuamegs1056 3 жыл бұрын
Great words of wisdom! When teaching math I created a unit called “On My Own” which taught how to budget living expenses. I recommended that a minimum of $25 per paycheck be automatically deposited into a savings account that NOT be touched. Once it had built up then invest it. This was taught in my middle school classes and for the most part was well received by the parents as well as loved by the kids. What puzzled me was the parents who were angry with me for teaching their children as “they” were too young to need this skill. I retired in January of 2020 planning to hit the road at 70 than the pandemic hit, my mom developed dementia and I needed to help her so still waiting to get out there. When I do I will have that back up. So I can not say thank you enough for your sage advice!
@stephensaxon8768
@stephensaxon8768 4 жыл бұрын
Passed along to our young adult kids! Punctuates well the advice that we have given them as they are getting started. Thank you for being so considerate in making & sharing this video.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it's something that you could share with them. Thanks for watching Stephen.
@sangnguyen-sv2lj
@sangnguyen-sv2lj 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, young man. Your advice are just pure gold.
@hldye7442
@hldye7442 4 жыл бұрын
Very Good advise, and I recomend the same, So work smart, live frugal, keep it simple, Save MONEY , workout, eat clean and be healthy, Find one main thing that you really love to do to earn income but also have a few other skills to bring in cash flow, stay debt free, it is always best. I work as a carpenter (45 years so far) I recomend reading your Bible and praying daily. Listen to quality music. Smile :)
@Jay_Hall
@Jay_Hall 4 жыл бұрын
HL, Nice post, I am a 45 year Comm. Tech, own my own company, still work and will be 70 next September. I have invested my money in Mutual funds and CD's, CD's have been decent for the last 2 years, getting as high as 7% on hundreds of thousands of dollars. But over all I believe the Government is out to get the little guy and serve the big guys. The Gov., especially the feds, are no longer doing what is best for the common folks.
@CoolBreeze640
@CoolBreeze640 4 жыл бұрын
HL What other side work do you do?
@Jay_Hall
@Jay_Hall 4 жыл бұрын
@@CoolBreeze640 Just company work. :)
@CoolBreeze640
@CoolBreeze640 4 жыл бұрын
@@Jay_Hall Thanks for responding!
@AllenManor
@AllenManor 3 жыл бұрын
"The beginning of wisdom is this: Acquire wisdom." This video is full of wisdom. Let those with ears to hear, hear!
@RedTed1958
@RedTed1958 4 жыл бұрын
Loved your words of wisdom. I'm going to listen to them again and write them down so I never forget the words that came to you in a moment. When speaking in truth, part of a persons soul is revealed.Thank you for your desire to help others! After writing down your words and reading them to myself, I realize that you are talking, in part, directly to me! How well we realize things after meaningful opportunities are lost and can no longer be obtained. Thank you sir for your efforts on a truly great video!
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking in again Red!
@WannaBFree
@WannaBFree 4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I wonder how many people will LISTEN to the advice and put it to use. It's so hard to see into the future and plan for it when you are young. At least it was for me. I used to think I would never get older and I woke up the other day and I was older. Amazing how that happens and how time flies. I love your channel and your videos! Safe travels to you two :)
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
A couple of younger folks did respond to the video and I was happy to see that. Yeah, we're older, but just look at how smart we are now! Thank you WannaBFree.
@explorer867
@explorer867 4 жыл бұрын
Very, wise counsel. Really enjoy your videos bud. Have a great day!
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@theresauharris479
@theresauharris479 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the straight talk, good to be reminded. Keep on doing what you guys do! Enjoy your life as tomorrow is not promised.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly Theresa, we only have today.
@jjm5714
@jjm5714 3 жыл бұрын
I have never been bored or disapppinted by any of your videos Mr. Hertzog. Every one of your videos is properly labeled and useful. We are very similar in our problem solving and planning. Thank you, Tom
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks Tom! We really enjoy making videos and it's nice to know they're appreciated.
@jjm5714
@jjm5714 3 жыл бұрын
I am known as the go-to guy in my circles. I was very impressed with your leaf spring on-the-fly repair! A lot of your trailer ideas I do like. I'm building my second cargo trailer conversion my first was too small.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
We think about going slightly larger, but then remember all the 4x4 roads we travel and give up on that idea. I like my daughter's 7x14 a lot.
@jjm5714
@jjm5714 3 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain I had a 7x14. I sold it to a friend. I'm building an 8 by 22. I don't plan on doing any extreme off-roading. My goal was a queen size bed and immediate front two bunks in the back. I won't bore you with details but I can send some pictures if you're interested when it's completed
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
You bet, send them when you're done!
@kennethtaylor4093
@kennethtaylor4093 3 жыл бұрын
At 70 I say thank you hope many are watching this fantastic video
@judithneeley5229
@judithneeley5229 4 жыл бұрын
I couldn't agree with you more. When people say they can't afford to save, I suggest that they ask themselves with each purchase, "Is this something I want or something I need?" It's amazing how much money we waste on wants that could be tucked aside. While it is often suggested to save up 6 to 8 months of cost of living for an emergency fund, I say even that is not enough. I had an extended medical condition that prevented me from driving or working for well over a year. If I had disability insurance, that would have helped, but I didn't, so I blew through my savings and still found myself entering retirement age on shaky ground. I'll probably now have to work the rest of my life. I hope people listen you your words of wisdom.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience Judith.
@stephaniesturgeon5591
@stephaniesturgeon5591 4 жыл бұрын
Such words of wisdom! Thanks for sharing😊
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
And thanks for watching Stephanie!
@2-old-Forthischet
@2-old-Forthischet 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice! I've been retired for 12 years now. I retired when I was 58. My advisor said I could have actually retired when I was 55! No college degree and worked as a telecom technician for 35 years. My strategy was to make sure my son graduated from college in a worthwhile major. I paid cash for his 5 1/2 years of college. I don't want him to come back home! He's well on his way to a secure financial future. I played the stock market with the "extra" cash I had which wasn't much. Buy low sell high paid well. Today I only have four stocks left in my portfolio but they pay a great dividend and have grown in value over the years. My main advice is to live within your means during your working years. That extra fancy car isn't going to pay the bills later in life.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
This is really good advice. We all want to have nice things and so many are tempted too just break out a credit card to obtain them. My parents argued about money often and that's what made me stay out of debt. I'm glad to hear about your success!
@xariel377
@xariel377 3 жыл бұрын
thats a priceless advice! ... young people who quit jobs and hit the roads dont want to think about future, they just think to live present day. but sooner or later, reality comes down.. and if you havent prepared for this. you will regret not to follow this advice... thanks for mention it!
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@bowlinglefty
@bowlinglefty 4 жыл бұрын
The stock market is the way to go. My Dad made good money in stocks, more than you would think a factory worker would make. I followed in his footsteps with my 401K and avoided most of the downturns caused by oil price shocks over the years. Invest in solid companies and you will more than likely do well. As for rental housing, it's a good way to get started owning a home when you're young as the rent will subsidize your house payment but after awhile I got tired of unplugging drains or mediating tenant disputes.
@deuce1606
@deuce1606 4 жыл бұрын
Words of wisdom, thank you for the reminder of what we should all be doing.
@thomas5495
@thomas5495 2 жыл бұрын
I know exactly what your talking about in this video. Growing up my father always told me to save at least a little something for down the road when you get older and in to retirement age. And of course like a lot of people I didn't listen. Dad would tell me, son one of these days when you reach your retirement and golden years you're gonna wish you could get your foot in the right position to kick your own self in the butt for not listening to me about saving. Man was he ever right. Fortunately I realized this early enough to be able to save enough to have a good savings for my retirement and am preaching and doing the same to my son and hoping he starts way earlier then I did. It is just so much easier on you when you do. Awesome and thanks for such a great and well informed truth of a video.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
We passed that on to our daughters, glad they listened to us. Your dad would be proud of you too.
@elizabethjansen2684
@elizabethjansen2684 4 жыл бұрын
3 exs drained everything I had Trying to start again, living in my vehicle to try and save up again.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Elizabeth I hope you are doing alright.
@jmbrunson34
@jmbrunson34 3 жыл бұрын
I worked the same job for 38 years. Was blessed with health so i got credit for a couple more. At 58, retirement is here! We wanna come see some of the beautiful places you showcase in your videos.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Good for you John!
@michaelmoore2802
@michaelmoore2802 3 жыл бұрын
I sure am glad I found your channel. You and your wife are good genuine people......very hard to find these days....stay safe, and thank you for your great content....
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Michael!
@humblecourageous3919
@humblecourageous3919 3 жыл бұрын
I know people who didn't report all their income so they didn't have to pay all the tax on it. But then when they got their social security, it wasn't enough to live on because it is based on your lifetime of income. Even if you have a business, the tax preparers find all kinds of tax breaks for you. But then again, it lowers your social security income down the line.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
This is very true and is common amongst the self employed.
@TheDawnofVanlife
@TheDawnofVanlife 4 жыл бұрын
The only way I even began to get something that could be called "savings" was to stop living traditionally. Living in a van has been the ONLY time I've had money to save. If I live in a van and stay close to a base city/ accessible jobs. Money in my pocket. The problem isn't living on the road, it's living o the road without a plan for income and savings. But you face those same pitfalls not living on the road anyway. And the cost of living was so much higher in a traditional setup (renting room or apartment) there was never anything left over.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insight, I hope you're doing well right now with all that's happening these days. We just got back from a month on the road and it's kinda normal as long as we stayed in the smaller towns, but , even in those places you can feel that it's just not right.
@TheDawnofVanlife
@TheDawnofVanlife 4 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain I'm doing great, besides wearing mask inside business. I was sheltered in place in an apartment I could stay for free for a bit. Then headed out in the world in June expecting it to be super hard. Beyond wearing a mask in public, honestly not that much is much harder then it already was.
@64MAGA24
@64MAGA24 2 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! And I learn something very useful each time I watch one. I loved the poem! Thanks again for another great video.
@hansolo7205
@hansolo7205 4 жыл бұрын
The opposite is also true. My manager worked hard all his life. His financial planner told him he can have this and that if he work another 2 years. Guess what?
@sallypickering6223
@sallypickering6223 4 жыл бұрын
My father retired early at 58 when Gulf Oil was bought out by Chevron. He had a couple of good years, then developed COPD, emphasema, and dementia. His last years were hard. Had he not retired early he would have worked until the day he died or was forced to retire as disabled. It was a huge lesson for me. Work, save, plan. I'm retiring in 4 years at 62. No way am I waiting until I can no longer enjoy life, I have places to go and people to see and meet!
@dirtbag4761
@dirtbag4761 4 жыл бұрын
Keeping it real. The sacrifices made today are the adventures you can have tomorrow. Thanks
@darrylmcginty1296
@darrylmcginty1296 4 жыл бұрын
Ahh if we only knew when we are going die. I’ve seen so many people work their whole lives saving and doing without. Planning on living their dreams once they hit retirement only to die early. Some died just a year or two after retirement. No amount of savings, 401k, ira or health insurance can help when your time is up.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You're so right Darryl. I refused to live my life like that and instead tried to enjoy the time I had. I never made much money, but I sure had a great time.
@edbaker4260
@edbaker4260 11 ай бұрын
I have a friend that was a bar back in the 1960,S lived on RICE-RONE which at that time cost $.10 and saved every dime. After a few years he had enough for the down payment on an apartment complex across from University of Nevada. He quit and became the maintenance man and collected the rent. Today that complex is paid for and worth at least $2,000,000.
@soniamozek3085
@soniamozek3085 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you addressed this as it's something I think about a lot. I want to add to it though, although real estate is a great way to make money, it's not that possible. It's one of those things where you have to have money to make money. For me ( a soon to be nomad I am saving money and getting ready to launch in three years) the whole reason I got into researching the lifestyle is because I don't see me ever making enough money for a house. As of now, I can't even afford rent. The cost of living goes up and the wages stay the same or even go down. I've worked my ass off since I was 15 ( I'm 43 now) selflessly to make other people rich while I drownd. Got tricked into following my dream career as a Graphic Designer and got tricked into $100,000 in students loans just to get a degree in an over-saturated uneducated field. You no longer need a degree and it shows. So I am saving up what I can for the next three years ( waiting for the kids to get out of high school) and leaving to explore. Maybe I'll find a better job once I get away from here, or at least work seasonal gigs while still having freedom to have a life. I will continue to build a savings along the way.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Sonia, and it isn't getting any better for us. As you go along though, keep trying to save and keep looking for a way to get a home base of some sort. Hopefully you'll stumble into something that will cushion you when you're older and need it the most. My oldest granddaughter just racked up some huge student loan debt that I don't see paying off for her either. They make it too easy, I think, for young kids that don't understand the magnitude of what they are doing.
@chrisbridgland7212
@chrisbridgland7212 4 жыл бұрын
Wow! You have the gift of explaining things in a way that everybody can understand. What powerful and wise messages you deliver with such sincerity and clarity. Definitely subscribing to your channel and can’t wait to hear and learn more from you. Chris from Australia 🦘
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for subscribing Chris!
@fredbalster3100
@fredbalster3100 2 жыл бұрын
When I hired college graduates, I gave them a book called "The richest man in Babylon". It pressed the 10 percent saving plan. I also told them to put 10 percent in their 401k.
@Hannahsunshine-
@Hannahsunshine- 4 жыл бұрын
Honestly everyone needs to hear this, not just people with wanderlust. It scares me to hear how many people I know live paycheck to paycheck, not caring about their future, spending it on junk they don't think they need.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
I see that all the time too. I think they're are ways to enjoy today while, at the same time, preparing for tomorrow. Thank you for watching Hannah.
@jimbuckley4986
@jimbuckley4986 4 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice and the 10% does not hurt if you do it from beginning to end.
@pentatonya1778
@pentatonya1778 4 жыл бұрын
I worked very hard as a wife & mother for Years (I got no alimony & paid child support). After divorce I was left w/ 1/2 the debt & no work experience. Now I’m over 50 & a FT caregiver to my dad. I’m starting over & behind the 8 ball.
@robw3027
@robw3027 4 жыл бұрын
I think great advice- given from the heart and experience. Likely though will be ignored by those who it would apply. Seriously, my impression of the RV crowd is most don't think of the future at all. Whether that be money in old age, medical coverage, or for that matter declining health. This couple strikes me as content, doing their thing together and happy in the life they have shared. Lucky them.
@gladegoodrich2297
@gladegoodrich2297 3 жыл бұрын
Left Utah 5 days after H.S. graduation to make my fortune in So. CAL. Woke up broke at 42 with nothing to show for 25 years in construction except a bad back. Moved home to Utah and used the money from selling my house in California to start a totally different business. Worked out great! What I'm trying to say is if what your doing isn't working, dont be afraid to try something else.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! Glad you were able to see yourself clear enough to make the switch Glade.
@robfninh
@robfninh 4 жыл бұрын
You guys make sense. Everyone needs a plan of some sort. Don`t go out there broke! It won`t last.
@gbmarie836
@gbmarie836 4 жыл бұрын
I think you should look again. Times are different than even 10 years ago. I’m prob older than you and I see a big difference in what money will buy now and what things cost. I paid 21500.00 for a house when I was in my 30’s, I bought a car for 7000.00. today, two people working cannot feed a family and afford to save your 10%. The costs vs the income today is upside down, much harder for young people and we see it, with families sharing homes. I think younger people see they can’t really save to have money for travel,etc. so they are chucking it all and trying to do it anyway and yes, the homelessness will only grow. It’s sad. I feel for the young today.
@Cockeyed_Den8213
@Cockeyed_Den8213 4 жыл бұрын
Today a lot of people think they will make it on hand outs. You know the live free thing that's going around nothing in life is free not even death. The rental deal isn't always as good as it sounds unless you can find an older couple to rent to the younger people don't take care of anything. Yes you can take them to court to recover some of your loss but not all and that's if they pay I still have a few that I haven't seen a dime from in over 20 years.The only time I made money off my house's was when I sold them. At the age of 38 I was or figured I was set for life had my own shop and did very well right up till I hurt my back. With my surgeries and Doctor bills taking over 750,000,00 for my first two surgeries and my workers pocketing money while I was unable to be at my shop and running up bills at my shop for their cars . When I got hurt I owed about 2000.00 when I got back to were I could walk I owed over 2.3 Million and that's not counting the money I had already payed out of pocket. After I payed 80% of what I owed I had one creditor that wasn't happy getting 80 dollars a month and took me to court the Judge himself told me to file Bankruptcy because I had already talked to all my creditors and everyone of them agreed to the plan I had to pay them off and after 3 years of never missing a payment to any of them this one creditor just couldn't wait any longer. I really did not want to do it that way but with more and more Doctor bills rolling in for more surgeries I did it got them off my back and I couldn't stand it I just could not do them out of money owed to them. I payed all the rest off and the creditor that just couldn't wait any longer was the last to get payed with a very long letter attached to the payment. I am now debt free and broke but I can sleep again. So you never know whats coming at you but it's how you handle it when it comes. It took me 22 years to pay everyone off I am 60 and am starting over but I'm not giving up.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Talk about perseverance! You didn't have any medical insurance? I went through times where I didn't either but I was lucky. Not very many people would have paid off everything like you did during that kind of adversity. Good man!
@markhooton815
@markhooton815 4 жыл бұрын
That's some great advice. Beautiful location too.
@scenicdriveways6708
@scenicdriveways6708 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful scenery by the way.
@julierawlins5984
@julierawlins5984 4 жыл бұрын
You always provide the best solid advice. Thank you
@danpowell6706
@danpowell6706 4 жыл бұрын
Good video, My outlook is a much like yours "if you fail to plan then you are planning to fail"
@davidwhiren817
@davidwhiren817 3 жыл бұрын
Hey , We are Boomers ! We were raised by parents who were children during the depression !!! some of us got to meet & know veterans of the first world war !!! all of us knew veterans of the second world war & Korean conflict , both family members & neighbors . We were brought up in a village of the old school & I don't think , I know , we are & have been blessed because of it , by it & with it ...
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
That's right David, we were blessed to grow up when we did.
@SamuraiMama
@SamuraiMama 4 жыл бұрын
Good advice! Thanks, Dad!
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! Now be sure to pay yourself...
@georgeq2234
@georgeq2234 4 жыл бұрын
You can live comfortably on $5-600 a month in Thailand or the Philippines. Screw retiring in the US.
@vegasmainiac7745
@vegasmainiac7745 2 жыл бұрын
Great advice! We're discussing how to make a year on the road work in our late 50s and these tips help us with what to consider
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
I hope your plans work out and you make your trip happen!
@vegasmainiac7745
@vegasmainiac7745 2 жыл бұрын
Oh we will, thank you! We have a plan and we're ticking off things on the list daily! By January we will be on the road!
@TheMechnicalOwl
@TheMechnicalOwl 4 жыл бұрын
Great message! I am currently in my early 40's, work from home and looking to travel via a CTC we are working on as we work from the road. We plan to keep our home and use as a base camp as we travel around. We want to live simple, save and continue to work hard to put aside for later. Thanks your videos!
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
You have a nice set-up, being able to work from the road. We also have a homebase and the only problem we face is trying to get someone trustworthy to housesit while we're away. You're doing it right by not waiting until you retire to start doing things like this. Life is unpredictable!
@TheMechnicalOwl
@TheMechnicalOwl 4 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain I figure life is short and don't want to be stuck in a office or even home office till retirement age. Why not get out and see this beautiful country. I never really camped growing up, but really want to start.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheMechnicalOwl , you'll love it. It's the places you'll see, the history you'll learn and the people you'll meet along the way that will make it enjoyable.
@omairjamal3027
@omairjamal3027 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this advice. Its really appreciated and helpful.
@fkthedemlibscum7026
@fkthedemlibscum7026 2 жыл бұрын
I have been a Van-Camper on & off for 30+ years.... Finding a good, safe, quite & LEGAL place to sleep has always been a challenge for me..... I worked enough throughout my life to qualify for Social Security.
@herniedog4641
@herniedog4641 3 жыл бұрын
Healthy wealthy and wise. Live below your means. Love your fellow man. Protect your future,pay it forward.
@robertottwell605
@robertottwell605 3 жыл бұрын
When I was a boy my grandfather told me about the term (will call) how you pay something off at the store and when it’s paid for you call and they will deliver the item you purchased and deliver it to your home. If you cannot pay cash you cannot afford it, and leave it alone it will grow. I have tried to live my life that way. After the Marines I drove river the road for thirty years, my home is paid for. And when I got sick I had the money to sustain myself and pay all my medical bills. I’m going to spend the winters in Baja and in the summer I will travel in the cool weather in the mountains with my dogs. My Uncle gave me some good advice when I was young also he said never drive your net worth up and down the road. A vehicle is not a investment but a necessity. He retired when he was fifty.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
You were really lucky to have such a smart uncle and also the ears to hear.
@rvingkeepitrolling8797
@rvingkeepitrolling8797 4 жыл бұрын
You came up in my recommendations. It's hard most work low end jobs. I was a bartender amongst several more jobs. What you say is correct I know about living on a fixed income it's rough . Some act like social security is welfare it's not we get nothing back compared to what we paid in. God bless safe travels. New friend here.
@jeffwise3851
@jeffwise3851 4 жыл бұрын
Very good advise. I forwarded your video to my kids. I've been trying to explain this to them for years.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
I hope they listen to one of us at least!
@GeoSentinel
@GeoSentinel 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice, I wish we had started sooner. I'll admit, when you mentioned the "elephant in the room" I figured the video would be about poop or spending so much time with your mate 😂
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Lol! You just never can tell. Thanks for watching hydrojock2k!
@jjm5714
@jjm5714 3 жыл бұрын
Me too! I thought it was going to be some black tank story...
@Luigi13
@Luigi13 3 жыл бұрын
The dialog I heard in this video is very valid. Paying oneself is the order of how work should be viewed as, because if you pay everyone else except yourself you will have very little to show for. Paying oneself can have many variations and you mentioned it, building a house and either renting it or selling it afterwards is one form, working and putting aside 10% is another way. I completely agree with all that you have said. I have been watching many videos and I see older and younger people making them to monetize through You-Tube which has become very popular, and many said it isn't very stable to provide all that is needed. Like the old say goes each to his own. But remember when body starts to show its ware and tare it will be too late.
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
You're totally right Gino, you need to pay yourself first and foremost because if you don't then what have you gained? As a very active KZfaqr I can vouch for the fact that it isn't stable at all and you're totally dependent on someone else's platform and their rules.
@uriahjulin3473
@uriahjulin3473 3 жыл бұрын
Good advice!! 10% is nothing when you think about it. We strive for 40. Too many want to live for today with giving no thought to the future.
@mikestone9129
@mikestone9129 Жыл бұрын
I just turned 70 in Jan. I never saved a dime or owned a house. I pretty much lived day to day and did whatever I felt like doing. The one thing that has saved my life is my father encouraged me to join the military and I did. I served in the Navy for 4 years, and then the Army for 3 years until I got hurt in a mass tactical parachute drop. If it wasn't for the Veterans Administration and my free medical and disability I wouldn't be here today.
@gonagain
@gonagain Жыл бұрын
Your father was a smart man. Glad you have the VA to back you up, Mike. And thank you for your service.
@briangc1972
@briangc1972 4 жыл бұрын
Finances are an issue, not just having an income, but most people underestimate the cost of living in an RV. We did it for a few years with our boys when they were 10 and 5. RV living is not cheap. It can be as expensive as living in a 3500 square foot house; with no appreciation but rather constant depreciation of the asset. When we ended our RV adventure and bought a 1600 square foot house, our living expenses were cut in half.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
That's all true.
@dantolle1344
@dantolle1344 4 жыл бұрын
Wise words really just what I needed I am going to start your 10% plan immediately! Thank you for sharing!
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Dan!
@marketshare5273
@marketshare5273 4 жыл бұрын
👊👍😎 Deep waters for KZfaq channel but you are spot on. 👊👍😎
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Bird Man!
@bobcole3852
@bobcole3852 4 жыл бұрын
Another great video and advice too. Youngins need to hear it and heed it too. I wish you would have shown more Steens though, heard a lot about it
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Stand by because we're heading back down there shortly, I hope.
@lynnleiby
@lynnleiby 4 жыл бұрын
I've been watching vanlife youtube vids for about a year. This is the smartest thing I've seen put out there to date.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you lynnleiby. We're not full timers, more like full time part timers who love to travel and camp.
@jonathansmith9235
@jonathansmith9235 4 жыл бұрын
I'm just turning 65, and still fortunate that I can entertain for a living(pianist/singer), as there are still lots of opportunities, especially in the plethora of retirement homes.(Although Piano Bars are almost relics now.) I'm also lucky that my wife is 21 years younger than me, and has a great job as an IT in an insurance company, and she has a wonderful pension plan for her later years. And, we are fortunate to live in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where we have complete medical coverage.(OHIP - Ontario Health Insurance Plan) Aside from financial planning, I would stress that the most important things are to eat completely healthy, and to work out with weights(to the degree you are comfortable with), and to try to walk, even 3 - 4 miles each day. Just always keep moving, don't sit for hours at a time, and stretch and contract and flex all through the day. And, if you can, keep a positive attitude, try to enjoy the big and small things in life, and even greet people on the street, especially if they're walking their dog, or strolling their babies. Almost all people need connection of one sort or another. That's why the channels on KZfaq are so beneficial, and much time better spent than mainstream TV. Oh, and IPA Craft Beer also works wonders!(lol!) Merry Christmas!
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Jonathan, that is very good advice. I'm afraid that a lot of folks our age kinda give up and embrace the sofa. Thank you for watching our channel but don't let it keep you from your weights!
@jonathansmith9235
@jonathansmith9235 4 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain Nice to hear from you. Yeah, working out is vital, even especially in your later years, to maintain overall fitness, which has so many benefits. And, you can just have a compact Home Gym. We have an excellent Inspire Fitness M2 Home Gym, with every possible cable attachment. It has a weight stack of up to 225 lbs., and you can do any movement possible for any body part. It costs around $2500, but is worth every penny, as you can avoid gym fees, travel time to the gym, and waiting for specific pieces of equipment. And, it fits perfectly into our den. I train religiously(even though I'm an atheist)(lol!) for 1 1/2 hours every day. And every set even serves as a form of meditation when you're concentrating on the reps, and the mind/muscle connection. I'm turning 65 on December 4th, am still 5'10" and 180 lbs., and can still lift as much as 40 years ago, always maintaining proper form and precaution. As for diet, it's basically a combination of the same meals almost every day, so that you know the precise amount of calories, protein, fats, and carbohydrates. I rise at 3:00 am each day, have water, a huge bowl on beef and chicken bone broth for amino acids, and take a lot of quality vitamins and minerals. I work out at 4:30 am, and basically fast until 7:00 am when my wife gets up. Breakfast every morning is 3 whole soft boiled eggs, and a bunch of red and sweet potatoes for quality carbs. We avoid processed grains all completely. Lunch is a huge salad with tons of veggies and either steak, lean ground beef, chicken, turkey, or pork.(Pork is vastly underrated.) Supper is a huge bowl of homemade vegetable soup, again with various meats added. And, to ingest enough calories, I may have a couple of protein shakes during the day. All meats, potatoes, and soups contain 14 various herbs and spices, which are also so beneficial in warding off viruses. I haven't been sick in decades, but, of course, always get a flu shot each year. No junk food, no pastries, no candy, not even fruit, as veggies have all the benefits, but with less sugar. I BBQ all year round, using propane, and it is excellent. I entertain the thought, but, can't imagine travelling year round as a way of life, simply due to the fact that it can easily prevent you from incorporating all of these healthy choices. So, I live vicariously through channels such as your own, or Shawn James' "My Self Reliance", where he has built his own beautiful log cabin and other accessory buildings, north of Huntsville in Ontario, Canada. Very nice, but, I do enjoy indoor plumbing and long hot showers!(lol!) Plus, a full kitchen. And, I'd rather have someone else kill the animals for me.(lol!) But, we do our part, as we have 4 rescue cats.(lol!)(Thank goodness for IPA Craft Beer!)
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
@@jonathansmith9235 You have an interesting life style. I envy your being able to stick with a health regimen like yours, I'd have fallen off a long time back. I'm a sucker for sweets so I try not to get near them most of the time. Thank you for taking the time to share your life.
@jonathansmith9235
@jonathansmith9235 4 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain Yeah, I don't go near sweets or pastries. Too much guilt and no benefits.(lol!) You're smart not to go near them too often, especially with Type 2 Diabetes looming for so much of the North American population, with the morbid rates of obesity. I do have my own weaknesses, but always shop wisely, and never have anything that may be tempting in the house. Being pretty much an old timer now, I can remember and always admired Jack LaLanne for his exercise, routine, and life practices.(His wife had a great name - Elaine LaLanne!) Right now, at 4:30am, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada time, just before doing my morning workout, I just cooked 8 skinless chicken breasts in the oven, for the next few days meals. I find cooking and even the prep time to be relaxing and the resulting meals are so much more enjoyable and healthier than take out or fast food. And, a lot more economical.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
@@jonathansmith9235 I remember Jack and Elaine, it used to be a family tradition to watch his program. When Linda and I got back from our last trip we had both lost weight (I was down by 14 pounds). We were so busy having fun hiking and exploring the desert that we were only eating when we felt hungry. When we got back we changed or eating habits accordingly and are continuing to trim up. With Linda being Asian we have always ate small amounts of meat and lots of vegetables, but we cut down on the carbs and the total amounts of everything. I also try to let myself be hungry for longer periods during the day to burn off more of my stored fat. It's working.
@bonefishboards
@bonefishboards 4 жыл бұрын
100% agree. Find something you enjoy doing and do it. You'll make some money and you can save some of it. Put it in the stock market in good dividend yield firms, reinvest the dividends and don't look at it too much. You don't need to day trade. You can always play #vanlife on weekends/days off while working and making money.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Good advice. My mistake was trying to day trade so what you said makes perfect sense to me.
@gregflores8959
@gregflores8959 4 жыл бұрын
Finally the untold truths, well done my friend!
@rogerpedrosa1854
@rogerpedrosa1854 Жыл бұрын
Good thing you talk about this. Not a lot of vanlifer and KZfaq guys talk about this. You said it white elephant in the room....✌️
@notanomad9320
@notanomad9320 4 жыл бұрын
I watch a lot of van life videos, there's too many people buying a junky van, hitting the road and trying to survive on KZfaq. As this video points just getting by is going to make for a miserable retirement. I'm old school, I worked all my life and will hit full retirement next year and not have to worry about money. I could buy a big class A but I'm perfectly happy with my little class b because I'm used to living below my means.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
It certainly pays to live like that. Thanks for watching!
@nickmad887
@nickmad887 Жыл бұрын
Good info. Iam 71 now and love it all.
@kurtporter1323
@kurtporter1323 3 жыл бұрын
Great words of wisdom.
@legaleagleandpaws8198
@legaleagleandpaws8198 4 жыл бұрын
Great advice:)
@RVExecChef
@RVExecChef 4 жыл бұрын
Hippies, love it! Good advice. In our 50’s RV full timers. Good points to think about. Thanks for sharing
@reecebrown1464
@reecebrown1464 Жыл бұрын
Just imagine if u and the wife were an owner op team! Ditch the RV and get a studio sleeper.live the lifestyle and make good money.I been otr for 8 years an im only 34. Never too late to get ur cdl and GREATLY improve this lifestyle
@Jean-qn4fy
@Jean-qn4fy 4 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely correct about needing to make a living and having retirement income. The ant and the grasshopper story was right.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you're right about the agent and the grasshopper for sure. I just see too many working age people these days taking it easy like there's no tomorrow. But of course there is and being old and broke isn't much fun. Thanks for watching Jean!
@billpolito2063
@billpolito2063 2 жыл бұрын
My wife and I both are full time remote workers. Our plan in about 10’years to hit the road. But working at the same time.
@gonagain
@gonagain 2 жыл бұрын
Its great that you both can work full time remotely. Sounds like you have a plan in place to hit the road.
@46StephC
@46StephC 2 жыл бұрын
Time is not what’s slipping by! It’s our life that’s slipping by because; when we’re gone, time remains without us. So, Ourtime has slipped by at different times. As far as being financially stable after you retire is always a good idea, but our time here is not guaranteed, though it’s a great idea to be prepaired for the unforseen and for those things you want todo or achieve in later years if time is kind.
@martykong3592
@martykong3592 3 жыл бұрын
KUDOS for another great share and VIdeo! Stumbled across this old one, and wise words indeed! Wish I could have instilled this more in my daughters, but they as adults do spend their check in full and then some:( Great background for me to know, we are of the same age and era, I do wish I could have stayed just a Happy Little Hippie longer, before we had family, that changed much quickly :) All the BEST to both of you and family! Thanks again so much for sharing! Cheers! :)
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Marty!
@Sharonius54
@Sharonius54 3 жыл бұрын
Very wise advice! Thanks for sharing. 👍
@johnkaper1129
@johnkaper1129 4 жыл бұрын
Another enjoyable video and good words to live by, thank you....
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching John!
@victormashatt6358
@victormashatt6358 4 жыл бұрын
Actually the nomadic life purpose is to live on less with less. Once the initial investment has been made, life is pretty inexpensive. Your free from a mortgage and rent and utilities if your not afraid of living off grid.. Sure if you’re young stash cash and get some kind of employment that grows retirement. But you can save much more money by living on the rd.
@judym6648
@judym6648 3 жыл бұрын
Well said👍. Merry Christmas to you two!🎄
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas to you too Judy!
@StepvanDan
@StepvanDan 3 жыл бұрын
Great sense video! thank you ,big hugs from MN
@gonagain
@gonagain 3 жыл бұрын
I just got through plowing snow from my driveway and you are probably experiencing something similar. Stay warm buddy!
@StepvanDan
@StepvanDan 3 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain still snowing lightly here i will plow thursday when its all done,I fell a few days ago and broke some ribs in my back on the ice ,boy this is not fun my friend, big hugs from Mn
@sallypickering6223
@sallypickering6223 4 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who is 60. She has lived hand to mouth for years. Cleans houses for a living, spends every dime she makes, sometimes money she isn't due to make until the next day, the job cancels and she comes crying to me that she can't pay whatever bill is due. She doesn't take good care of herself and is physically breaking down from years of physical labor. I asked if she was going to retire early at 62...she hasn't accumulated enough to do so. Sad, she will work until the day she dies or becomes homeless.
@gonagain
@gonagain 4 жыл бұрын
Sally I'm sorry to hear about your friend. You have me wondering what social services there are to help someone in that position.
@sallypickering6223
@sallypickering6223 4 жыл бұрын
@@gonagain She tried to apply for disability and didn't follow through. She can still work, but loses many jobs because she's undependable. After years of looking from the outside the pattern is that she's only dependable to show up when she has a bill to pay and needs money. She's dug a hole for many years. I once tried talking to her about better planning and she got mad at me and wouldn't speak to me for a couple of months. It's sad.
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