I always defined FU money as, having an excess of income, so that you can throw money at a problem to say 'F*ck you" without having to say the physical words.
For example, someone being a jerk to you in the bar? Pay them to leave you alone, or walk away and buy them some really expensive drinks, while making it obvious that the money means nothing to you. Or take out a physical wad of bills and slap someone in the face with it. (I'v always dreamed of doing this, but doubt that if I was mad enough to slap someone that I'd be reaching for my wallet.)
Lifehacker.com has a new article out that says FU money is, "any amount of money allowing infinite perpetuation of wealth necessary to maintain a desired lifestyle without needing employment or assistance from anyone. "
infinite perpetuation of wealth. I agree with that! Buy then Lifehacker takes a weird slant on this. They toss in a life time instead of infinite perpetuation. They switch to basically, how much does a retirement cost?
To me, that isn't FU money. Retirement has a deadline, in which you should be dead by. If you're still alive after the deadline, you lose! You've no more money to live off of. So retirement is just creating a lose lose situation for yourself.
Anyway, the article is an interesting read and worth the time. Check it out.
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