[quote=UCGal][quote=paramount]This thread once again reminds me of the extreme greed found in San Diego, not to mention how out of touch and ruthless you 1%ers really are.[/quote]
I’m sorry you feel that way.
You’ve made similar comments in the past. I don’t consider myself a 1%er (probably safely in the 10% according to the census, though). But I am close to having a paid for house, and am hoping for an early retirement. But this was done the old fashioned way – spending less than I earn… driving old beater (paid for long ago) cars… bringing my lunch to work instead of eating out… having the same home furnishings I had 20 years ago… And tossing everything else in savings/investments.
It’s not about being greedy or ruthless. It’s about prioritizing what your goals are and making them happen.
You talk about greedy one percenters… and on the surface, you’d appear to be one… You drive a BMW, you own two houses… you have decent income…
It’s all about choices. If saving for the future is being greedy and ruthless… I guess I am greedy and ruthless.[/quote]
UCGal,
I could be mistaken, but think there is no way paramount was referring to you. You’ve worked very hard and have earned (and saved!) your money the hard way. If he’s talking about you, then we are all evil one percenters.
