The point of having money in old age is ...? (relative, movies, drugs)

[PamelaIamela]

Not being invisible and powerless.

I quake to think of what it would be otherwise.

What about you?

[BucFan]

Security, comfort, freedom, options.

Invisibility is an assertiveness problem, not a financial one,

[mathjak107]

Choices in life

[Happy in Wyoming]

In other words, the same as at any age.

[nicet4]

Security for you and your loved ones for when you can no longer work.

[davebarnes]

“spending every darn penny they have, whether it’s on booze or women or movies.”
“Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll”
“Cigarettes, vodka and hot women”

[charlygal]

Originally Posted by PamelaIamela

Not being invisible and powerless.

I quake to think of what it would be otherwise.

What about you?

People are never truly voiceless or powerless regardless of their income or savings.

Also, what is considered "having money?" If someone is paying their bills, technically they have money.

I hope this thread isn't meant to insult people whose retirement funds are relatively modest. What kind of person would willfully rub someone's nose in it? Do you need to feel superior or just have nothing else to do?

[mysticaltyger]

Originally Posted by Happy in Wyoming

In other words, the same as at any age.

Certainly true for every age, but even more important when you're old and unable to work.

[harry chickpea]

The point of having money in old age is ...?

According to everything I've seen... an income stream for doctors and drug companies.

[rocafeller05]

Freedom to do what you want and when you want. As long as your health allows.