Sep 29 2025, 11:53 AM
QUOTE(MUM @ Sep 29 2025, 11:31 AM)
I just read this, few minutes ago.
The actions of these Japanese men (kind of very similar to one of the forumer in here).
....He has lived an extremely frugal life for years.....saved US$440,000, and another man saved US$910,000
"A 67-year-old Japanese man ( Suzuki ) who has focused on saving money for decades, including not using an air-conditioner and shunning restaurant meals, cooked for himself and took a lunchbox to the office every day, usually containing bean sprouts and chicken.
Suzuki has lived an extremely frugal life for years.
( While someone here said he lived as B40 while earned as top M20/T20).
Suzuki was born into a poor family and started to earn money in secondary school when he worked part-time in restaurants.
The family’s leisure activity was mainly picnicking in nearby parks. If they needed to go to another place, Suzuki would choose the cheapest route, he admitted.
This money saved is a guarantee for emergency situations and my later life,” Suzuki was quoted as saying.
Suzuki is not the only person in Japan whose life revolves around the theme of austerity.
Last year, another man, 45, attracted attention for living frugally for more than 20 years before finally managing to save 135 million yen (US$910,000).
His meals consisted of a sour plum, some salted vegetables and a bowl of rice.
Sometimes dinner was just an energy drink he got using free points from convenience stores.
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/ar...rets-retirement
Published: 6:00pm, 27 Sep 2025
Updated: 9:31am, 29 Sep 2025.
Moral of his story continue......
"However, not long after his retirement, his wife was diagnosed with a serious disease and died, aged 66.
“I wish my wife and I could have relished travelling more and eating in restaurants,” said Suzuki.
“But time cannot be turned back. What is the meaning of life with only money left?” he said.
Almost all real millionaire that I know (in their 40s and above), have similar story.The actions of these Japanese men (kind of very similar to one of the forumer in here).
....He has lived an extremely frugal life for years.....saved US$440,000, and another man saved US$910,000
"A 67-year-old Japanese man ( Suzuki ) who has focused on saving money for decades, including not using an air-conditioner and shunning restaurant meals, cooked for himself and took a lunchbox to the office every day, usually containing bean sprouts and chicken.
Suzuki has lived an extremely frugal life for years.
( While someone here said he lived as B40 while earned as top M20/T20).
Suzuki was born into a poor family and started to earn money in secondary school when he worked part-time in restaurants.
The family’s leisure activity was mainly picnicking in nearby parks. If they needed to go to another place, Suzuki would choose the cheapest route, he admitted.
This money saved is a guarantee for emergency situations and my later life,” Suzuki was quoted as saying.
Suzuki is not the only person in Japan whose life revolves around the theme of austerity.
Last year, another man, 45, attracted attention for living frugally for more than 20 years before finally managing to save 135 million yen (US$910,000).
His meals consisted of a sour plum, some salted vegetables and a bowl of rice.
Sometimes dinner was just an energy drink he got using free points from convenience stores.
https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/ar...rets-retirement
Published: 6:00pm, 27 Sep 2025
Updated: 9:31am, 29 Sep 2025.
Moral of his story continue......
"However, not long after his retirement, his wife was diagnosed with a serious disease and died, aged 66.
“I wish my wife and I could have relished travelling more and eating in restaurants,” said Suzuki.
“But time cannot be turned back. What is the meaning of life with only money left?” he said.
They aren't rich per-se, they just live a '' normal'' life.
The normal nowadays is totally different, yearly vacation, treat yourself day, birthday gift (self or friends), ever renewing cars every 7/9 years etc etc.
Remember the days when we were young eating Macdonalds and having happy meal was a luxury?? That was the normal.
While I do agree prices has increased since then, actually we need very little to feel happy. When I feel I'm content with what I have I don't need to go out of my way to save, the money is just there over time
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