Optimal Finance Daily · Thursday, July 16, 2026
The Go Curry Cracker authors stated that net worth figures are less important than having sufficient investments to sustain desired lifestyles, citing the 4% rule. They believe core annual spending can be supported by approximately $1 million in investments, regardless of whether the total net worth is $2 million or $2 billion.
“I have shied away from discussing my net worth in the past because at best it's a distraction. It doesn't really matter if our net worth is $2 million or $2 billion.”
“Our core annual spending can be sustained by about $1 million, based on the 4% rule.”
“You either have enough investments to fund your desired lifestyle, or you don't. This is what is important.”