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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I like the "working upper class" term in concept but it doesn't apply to us. We're middle class. Solidly. We are a dual income ($225K or so combined, with fairly even salaries between us) household but outside the beltway (takes 15 minutes to drive to closest metro). New(er) construction house, big but builder grade. We couldn't afford the granite countertops; had to make sacrifices in some areas to get the things we really wanted. Can't afford a nanny AND private school. Can afford multiple vehicles but had to watch our pennies and only buy used. Can take a nice cruise vacation but can't afford a balcony room or suite. We have enough to enjoy discretion over how our dollars are spent, but not enough to make luxury choices. Ergo, middle class. [/quote] Fail. Being able to afford a nanny OR private school is not middle class. [/quote]
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