I had to pay for new AC units not too long ago to the tune of about $14k. That was an a big ouch.
Now I find out my roof is nearing the end of its life and I need to pay $18k for a new roof. I have a tile roof and the tile is perfectly fine, but the unerlayment is worn and leaking in places. I've already got a wall that has water intrusion and showing signs of staining.
It's time to pay the piper and shell out $18k for a new roof. I got 5 estimates and chose the middle one, the one that seemed the most trust worthy and customer oriented.
I will spend $32k on my house this summer... that could have been a nice college tuition fund or a nice new car... yowsers.
I'm here to lament this spending, but also to testify to the Mustachian way of living frugally. I have saved enough money that $32k of cash expenses will hurt, but not enough to make a dent in my FIRE target.
If I had NOT lived the mustachian lifestyle, I would be hurting and hunting for ways to come up with the money or let the house fall into disrepair. I'm a little sad at the expense but also very much happy at the way that MMM lifestyle has helped me deal with surprises like this. MMM is a way of life, a peaceful and more relaxed way of life!!
