Quote from: bitmover on Today at 09:36:16 AM

Quote from: JimboToronto on Today at 03:36:06 AM

Dying with zero is pretty pathetic and greedy.

Perhaps you should think about others who could use your excess wealth.

I can accept the fact that leaving it to immature young family members could be a waste but maybe you can think of more responsible recipients who could put it to good use.

Enjoy the benefits of your success while you're alive but don't assume you'll be able to time your lifespan to use up your wealth. You might live longer than you think. Keeping enough for a good future is essential. That means leaving some behind.

Think about what you want to happen to what's left behind.

I think judging a book by its name is pretty pathetic. Maybe you should read it, if you have such a strong opinion about it even before reading it. (Making 1 second thought on the subject, makes us usually have wrong assumptions )

This book isn't about greed at all.

For example, you can make donations in life. If you die with billions/millions in your bank account, you don't know what will happen to that money (you may even outlive your sons, for example).
This book talks about this.

I think taking all your wealth to your grave is much greedier than donating or spending it while alive.

I wasn't talking about the book. I was commenting on the concept of spending (or donating) all your wealth yourself instead of leaving something for your heirs to spend or donate.

Inter-generational wealth is a good thing. A good will is important.

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