Read? Counting So Hard On How Much Money Is Enough?
With several insurance policies, CPF saving, investment portfolio and a fully paid 4 room HDB flat; the counting of money showed that it was not that bad. His family should be able to "tong" through the next 15 years without too much financial hardship.
In fact his CPF saving, investment portfolio and a fully paid 4 room HDB flat already made him a Millionaire in asset value; but he couldn't afford to take 1 to 2 months no-pay leave after using up his 90 days hospitalization leaves. This life experience has taught him experiential wisdom to see the difference between Rich and Wealthy.
A million dollar in asset value can make us feel rich; but not necessary we are wealthy enough to afford thing that we want even it is just about $X,XXX in value...
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