This in their 30's, how much money do you have saved? Did you start your own family? What's your age, and do you own or rent your place? Btw I'm in my mid 20s.

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Me- 35, going on 25. $80k saved + 401K, living in a rent stabilized apartment in NYC that they're going to have to remove me in a body bag. Not married, no kids. Live 2-3 months out of the year somewhere around the world.

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33
Chicago
Married with 1 child
Homeowner
401k is not that impressive ($60k ish) but husband's is
Working toward 6 months expenses in the bank which should be done by Jan 2018

Note: Spent money on a 3 hour CFP session at the beginning of this year and it was so helpful. I recommend it. Forces you to face your shit and identify what you really want/value.

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33, Chicago, $30k in debt, divorced, unemployed at the moment, and now at the start of a career change, renting

Damn my life looks terrible when I put it like that. But 2 years ago I was 31, $6k debt, married but out of love, successful but bored as hell with my career. I'd rather be here, where things are tough but possibilities are open, rather than feeling stuck in a path that no longer satisfies me.

If rough seas make skilled sailors, this is just another storm to me. I've been through worse, and have come out better. I'll get through this one, too.

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Wonder if @Lance wants a travel partner 🤔

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30, NYC, no savings, no debt, single, rent

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What do you wish to gain from asking fishbowlers? Everyone is different and in different situations.

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Maybe @Fishbowl will sponsor our trip if we promote them on social media??? It'll be like our own little lawsuit-free Fishbowl Fyre Fest!

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Bali Bowl: https://joinfishbowl.com/bowl_wyhqvih69rxkmoadzpvi

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30, zero savings (I do invest in my 401k), single/no children, mortgaging -10 more years to go). Basically living paycheck to paycheck.

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@Lance, if your next trip is to Bali or New Zealand ...just saying 😉💕

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@strat this will likely be my third year in a row in Bali 😬

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30, Dubai, some saving, own 2 properties and renting the place where i'm staying, no kids, no hubby...

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^^ yeah you will. At least now you can focus all your energy on yourself.

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@strat @accnt hell yes. Fishy meet up on the other side of the world can only go one way. 👍🏻

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#fishyfryefest

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Can we make a Bowl for tips on Bali even if you don't want us to crash your trip @Lance?

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30, NYC, 401k, married, renting. Looking to buy + start a family in the near future.

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@LB1 heyyyy 🙋🏼

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Are we witnessing the first FB love connection??? 👆🏼❤️🎉

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Kidding. Love is nice. I've heard.

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39, married, 70k in student debt (mine and hubby's combined) no other debt, 2k emergency fund, renting in miami. Hubby and I both went back to school- me in my 30s (twice) and he is in a masters program now. Neither of us could find a job after our BAs, so debt on top of old debt. We will probably retire before we pay it off. Fun times

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