Fascinating Quote from super wealthy icon, Fran Lebowitz, in NYC about the cost of cabs, and how even at her financial level, she would rather save money and take the subway. At first mind-boggling with the wealth she has. She could ride taxis and ubes every day and not put a dent in it. But I read a lot of people on this and FIRE subs who retire and keep their "cheap" habits, even with money to burn. Old habits die hard, or just a sense of always watching out for your nest egg?
“I ride the subway. Not because it’s delightful. It’s horrible. I have friends who yell at me because it’s dangerous, but here’s the thing. I work too hard to burn my money, because nowadays you catch a taxi, you open the door and it’s $40 – you put your foot in, it’s $45. It’s not worth it.
https://observer.co.uk/culture/interviews/article/america-should-be-more-like-new-york
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