Sitting here after looking at my pension statement that came in the mail

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10. In order to retire at age 52 with 30 years,

I gave up lots of money, but money is not everything.
My plan is I got a certain amount every month/year, but the catch was it would include SS amount when I turned 62. So, SS is the major part. I get about half that much again with the pension, forever.
So, my plan was to pay everything off and never go in debt, plus I saved a decent amount that have never had to touch.
The fun challenge for me is to have hobbies that pay their way or even make me a little. Being cheap is a life style for me. Can't remember the last time I bought cloths in a store, other than underwear and socks.
Standing in line at the food store, the guy in front of me had a brand new Carhartt jacket. I complimented him on it, but told him it looked to new and needs broken in. He said it was 2 years old and it did look pretty new. I had on a black denim, lined Levi jacket with a hood that was broke in just right that I paid two bucks for at a garage sale.
I have a small car hauling trailer and pick up cars from the dealer auctions once in a while for a few shops. Might be once a month or so. I charge for gas, $100/day and a Subway sandwich. Catch and eat a lot of fish I catch, along with fresh road kill deer. Been to Europe twice sense I've retired. I do ok and friends still call me cheap. But I'm pretty worry free.