[quote=sdrealtor]So SK is living a far better life than Grand Dad. How about Dad?

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He worked his way through college. Spent a few years in the Navy and then began a relatively successful professional career. He died before he had a chance to retire. Times are so different, it’s hard to compare. He bought the house he lived in for the last 30 years of his life for $32,000. Paid it off in 15 years and probably never thought of refinancing. Never bought a car on credit. Never carried a credit card balance. As kids we were never the rich kids in the neighborhood. Bought toys he wanted and could afford. Pretty similar to me but I think he might have been a little more successful than I’ve been.