Of course I am thankful for my family, my friends, and my health, but this holiday, I am also pretty damn thankful for a career that enables me to care for the people I love. Money doesn’t buy happiness, but it does buy a nice roof over our heads, food on the table, and a debt-free college education for my kids. Feeling grateful this day after Thanksgiving for what this sometime stressful, sometimes frustrating career has given me - the tradeoffs have been worth it.

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Well said. Everything in balance - there are great days and terrible days is being an owner of a massive business like our firms, but it all nets out to providing a lifestyle and sense of security that we are incredibly fortunate to have found.

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OP: So true. Being able to withstand any financial event is a true blessing. It is not everything in life, of course, but it makes it much easier for the family. We take this for granted but should be thankful.

I often tell my spouse: “Remember that day ! When the car, HVAC, fridge or anything big broke down and we just bought a new one without batting an eye. That time when we walked into a store and did not have to worry about the price… When we just picked a vacation spot. Enjoy that moment while it lasts”.
For too many Americans, small incidents can turn financially dramatic. We can just bulldoze through obstacles with money, when needed.

I still know the price of milk and eggs and manage finances carefully without excess. I value people more than money. But you are right, financial security is also a blessing for what its helps you do for others.

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Couldn’t have said it any better! Going to definitely enjoy my pension in a few years traveling around with family and friends. Cheers partners!

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“Money can't buy you happiness, but it can buy you a yacht big enough to pull up right alongside it". David Lee Roth

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