If I maintain a limited lifestyle without any major setbacks, I can cruise carefully to the end, but I suspect the last few years will be more like hovering on the brink of financial distress.
My aim is to maintain a constantly low expenditure rate and
to optimise my general resource and energy usage:
- optimal eating habits (no overeating or wasting of food)
- optimise garden irrigation (no wasting of water)
- invest in solar panels
- redesign home lighting for maximum efficiency
- maintain my vehicle well
- drive to conserve (slower speed)
- limit services: NO TV and ADSL ON
- stop buying printed newspapers - read online only
Maybe I can make it, if I stick to the plan.
I don't need much more than about 14 - 20 books, some clothing and a few games per year.
Fortunately I don't have many social expenditures, living pretty much a solo activity lifestyle.