In my life I was always pretty worried about money. I put myself through school, worked full time etc etc. I didn't really splurge on anything and I just sort o

In my life I was always pretty worried about money. I put myself through school, worked full time etc etc. I didn't really splurge on anything and I just sort of lived a simple life. At this point I guess I've managed to amass enough value by having a house and a job that pays better than the jobs I worked back then, and wowee I'm not under water anymore. I don't really live my life any differently. But I do have that feeling where I could spend a few grand on something that was meaningful to me and not really be all that bothered by it. But isn't that just the result of playing your cards kind of right and living long enough? It just seems like there is a certain point in your life where the math of it starts working out in your favour. Then again I guess I know people about my age who struggle a bit more...