Bueller?...Bueller?....Good post, Ben Stein is a smart guy.
I think this is a little extreme. Why kill yourself saving for retirement. I can't see myself traveling the world in a wheelchair. I would rather enjoy my youth and retire comfortably. It should not be a matter of dying with a pile of money in the bank. I plan on breaking even when I die.
He seems to be very reasonable, I find I can do it on even less but I have no property or boat. I do have a nice trailer and tow vehicle, and go to warm places in the winter and nice places in the summer. thanks Ben