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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting thread. Our HHI is about 800k (3 kids, mid 40s, no pensions) and I simply can't imagine buying a 100k vehicle.

[b]Life is very expensive around here, and there isn't much left after college saving, retirement saving, and all the other day-to-day expenses[/b].[/quote]

Except the officer family does not have to spend much if anything on college saving, retirement saving, etc. Especially if it's a case like the OP mentions where it's an officer and a fed--they're going to get two pensions, plus if the officer exits at 20, they might get a private sector plan too or a third pension.

And the officer might have the GI bill for their kid(s) plus in-state in the home of record, so college savings is not as big of a thing. Many military have their home of record in states that have VERY cheap in-state. For example, many do time in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, or Texas and are eligible not only for instate tuition but programs like Georgia's HOPE scholarship.[/quote]

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