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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 300k HHI and I agree with OP … sort of, but with a different perspective. Basically our income at 300k doesn’t cover everything I would have dreamt 300k can afford. I’m constantly surprised by how much stuff costs and that even with a fairly good income, things like childcare, saving for college, saving for retirement, owning a home, and taking a few vacations per year adds up quickly. Growing up, these were all the things that seemed like normal parts of a regular UMC life, but they were attainable on a much lower income. But my key takeaway isn’t to feel bad for myself. I realize my family is so lucky. I mostly have sympathy for families trying to make it on less, often a lot less. Daycare, groceries, housing etc. must take up such a huge portion of their budget. I have no idea how regular middle class people are even doing it right now.[/quote]
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