re: 4-5 continents in 2-3 weeks

Being able to travel isn’t just about cash flow: it’s about prioritizing travel over other uses for your discretionary spending. I don’t have cable....what some ppl spend on TV in a year (between Netflix, TiVo or similar services, cable or satellite TV) could easily fund a couple of decent trips out of the country. Ditto for cell phone plans, expensive personal services (mani/pedi, dyed or processed hair), and sports tickets. No LSU season tickets means another trip....an easy decision for me, but not the priority of others. Chacun a son gout....