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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I thought OP meant below 50k, even by dcum standards six figure income is not "very little". [/quote]

Right? I'm the one with the t-shirt from sixth grade, and I earn $73k. I don't feel miserable or pinched or anything. I grew up cutting out coupons every Sunday, and stocking up on non-perishables when they go on sale, and checking to see if the dress I liked had gone on sale yet, so this is all second nature to me.

I bought a new car once (Hyundai) before realizing how much of a waste it was and I've only bought used since. I feel zero need for a fancy car. Zero. I feel zero need for a Gucci purse or whatever rich people have. That's not what makes me feel good. A huge part of why I "live well" is my perspective. Yesterday I took a long walk along the water and took pictures for an hour. It was tons of fun! To me, THAT is living well. I don't want for spas or manicures or whatever. I want to cook with my daughter, and spend time outside, and spend time with family and friends. To me, that is living well. I save 25% of my take-home pay, at least. So I feel like I have plenty. [/quote]

Peoples money is consumed by housing costs to afford short commutes (so they can take those lovely walks) and decent schools. Not purses or fancy cars. Where do you live, how long commute, and how are your public schools? That is the secret sauce and if you managed to not compromise on those you did something right. [/quote]

I live in SF in a rent-controlled building where I got in before the latest housing boom, my commute is about 25 minutes (whether I walk or take the bus), and DD is at a public charter that's considered among the best (which granted, isn't great, but she'll be fine). [/quote]

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