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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So, I actually agree with you OP. We make about the same amount, but we save very, very aggressively - more than take home goes into savings every year.  So we live on a very different amount.  It's our choice.  We could afford better vacations and private school, but our priorities are to build a cushion and maybe retire early.  I go through occasional "why can't we just spend more money!" Phases, but generally, I'm way more comfortable having people think we are poor.  [/quote]

What kind of choices do you make and how do you actually save?  What does your budget look like?[/quote]

Husband's entire bonus goes into a special company savings plan, 100% of my part time salary goes into a 403b, maxed out 401k and 529s, company stock gifts into a special fund.  almost paid off the house by making extra principal payments every month (bought five years ago.) Cars bought in cash (not luxury, but not Hyundais.)   its. It perfect, I still spend too much on stupid things, but we are at least trying.  we are
Committed to spending more on travel this year, because I really really want to travel and the kids are finially old enough. 
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