Comments on: Another Financial Goal: My very own full court basketball court

By: Mark Barbadillo

Mark Barbadillo — Sat, 14 May 2011 04:54:35 +0000

Good idea! I’m already a big fan of yours because of your Big Vision & Wonderful goals in life.. I was just looking around some pics on google about a Outdoor Basketball court that i want to have in the future. I say go for it!

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:03:07 +0000

Go for it! I know many close friends with a court like this. Their courts are awesome! One of them actually got a putting green too! I think Sport Court is where they got one…they all live in the southern California area. They can play so many sports on their courts! Great investment

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By: j2r

j2r — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 21:45:01 +0000

Actually, thinking about it, my gadgets and cars will lose value fast, while your basketball court will prob hold its value for a while. So you’re being much smarter than the those of use that spend our money in cars

By: michele

michele — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 17:21:25 +0000

Just do it! We shouldn’t be blind about this “retire early and millionaire” statement. Being wise about the future is fundamental to live a happy and safe life but the present is part of it too.
After maxing out my 401(k) and having built a security fund for emergencies, I put aside about 500/month for “fun funds” (travels, electronic gadgets, etc..). Starting 2008 I will be working on a Roth IRA as well. And uh, I believe we are the same age

By: j2r

j2r — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:31:47 +0000

I say GO FOR IT!
You’re right that everything is about balance. As long as you’re financial responsible, you should be able to chose how you spend that money you set aside to keep you happy. For some people it’s cars/gadgets (like me), and for others would be a basketball court.