I'd like to spend less than the suggested living standard for the given data I've inputed into the program. Can I do this by changing the Standard of Living Index thereby forcing me to spend less (i.e. saving more) than the program recommends? If not, how best do I achieve my objectives. Thanks.
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I believe this has been discussed a number of times in the forums and the concensus is to tweak the standard of living so that you're consuming "appropriately".
Best,
Dick Munroe
I've been looking for some of those postings. Would you please point me in the right direction on the forum's site to find them. thanks.