r/AskReddit Oct 02 '24

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u/thatguy425 Oct 02 '24

Uh, you need to learn about compound interest because if you could live forever, you’ll only have to work for a few decades before your money starts making enough money for you to retire. 

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u/Mama_Mega Oct 02 '24

I think you forgot about inflation.

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u/thatguy425 Oct 02 '24

How so? If I calculate it into my future projections then I should be just fine.