We move a lot. And we save a lot. Often we’ve been mortgage free, but I’ve learned that doesn’t do it for me. We focus on net worth, and we get it by putting almost everything into assets. We don’t buy $3 sodas in restaurants (or bottled water, or movie theater tix...or anything that is economically upside-down or not otherwise guaranteed to thrill) and if anybody makes toast they (somewhat infamously) use both slots.

I consider pinballs to be a form of savings. If our safety stash was ever depleted, pinballs would probably be next to liquidate. But as long as our worth increases...or is more than ‘x’...I don’t see denying ourselves the pleasure. They also play a major role in our home furnishings, replacing a useless and expensive (if done right) dining room.

I haven’t read the whole thread, but I’m sure somebody expounded on why/how cheap debt can increase your worth.

Good luck w whatever you decide.