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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This thread is absolutely amazing. I am 60, have been retired for 5 years, and maxed out on my annual compensation in 2006 when I made $130K. In retirement, I now have the easiest job of my life, but make only $75K. Never in my wildest imagination did I ever think I would ever make $200K, much less $400K.  What in heavens name do you guys do???

In spite of having apparently lived my entire life in the "slow lane", I consider myself truly blessed. I live in a 3,000 square foot house with an inground swimming pool, put two kids through college and this year took 4 decent vacations (Orlando, Las Vegas, Hilton Head, and Punta Cana)

Where does all of your money go??

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As a 30-year-old, I am really upset that you're completely out of touch with the realities younger people face these days.

Aren't you aware that real wages have been stagnant for decades, meaning we make less now for more work than you ever did?  Aren't you aware that education and housing costs have gone through the roof?  Aren't you aware that income inequality is much worse now than it ever was during your working years?

You better hope your two kids can put THEIR kids through college, but I doubt they will be able to.  More likely, your grandchildren will have to rack up $100K+ debt to graduate.

Welcome to the world you baby boomers bequeathed us.  You'll pardon us for not thanking you.[/quote]

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