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[quote=Anonymous]Our income is far less than 200k. We have no mortgage, live in a good school district, drive one very old car, one newish car, both bought with cash, so no car payments. No child care because our kids are older, but I SAH, so no need for child care or nanny. Our house is about 2800 square feet, and it needs work, we take one or two vacations a year, not far away, and not expensive. We are very careful with our money, always lived well within our means, saved enough to pay off our mortgage, so we're not burdened by a huge mortgage payment.

I find it outrageous that people are having trouble making ends meet on 200, 300, 400k. It's easy to spend money, but much harder to limit yourself, which is what we do. Practice some self-discipline, people! And stop whining about how "poor" you are. Sell your house if you can't afford it.

I think we have a nice life, but we are not wealthy, and we don't live like wealthy people. I shop at TJMaxx, outlet stores, thrift shops, bought all our furniture at antique/used furniture stores, etc. Our house looks presentable, but is not filled with the latest trends or loads of the latest electronic toys. There's no granite in my kitchen, but it's still pretty and nice enough for our needs.

Sure, I'd love to have more, but I can't afford it, and I don't buy what I can't afford. [/quote]

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