I think this just kinda belongs on here

[raptorduck]

Fearful. That is what I was thinking about finanical independence. If you have enough money to live off the interest, you don’t need a job. Even 1% interest per year on $20 million is the same as a $200k/yr job, inflation notwithstanding. That means that you live on the interest though and leave the $20M alone other than the decrease in its value over time if you are getting such low interest.

[Ricechex]

Interesting thread. Yes, where you are at financially does alter your perspective. I have a friend on disability, and she thinks I have so much money. Of course, when you are on a fixed income, a “middle middle class” salary (thanks Raptorduck, I found your table informative), it looks like the big bucks.

Some months ago, she hit a car and considered leaving the scene….she said “well, it was a nice car, so I know they had money, so it would not be as hard on them as it is on me.” I thought that was pretty darn entitled of her, but perhaps it is just a matter of perspective.

[Ricechex]

Interesting thread. Yes, where you are at financially does alter your perspective. I have a friend on disability, and she thinks I have so much money. Of course, when you are on a fixed income, a “middle middle class” salary (thanks Raptorduck, I found your table informative), it looks like the big bucks.

Some months ago, she hit a car and considered leaving the scene….she said “well, it was a nice car, so I know they had money, so it would not be as hard on them as it is on me.” I thought that was pretty darn entitled of her, but perhaps it is just a matter of perspective.

[Ricechex]

Interesting thread. Yes, where you are at financially does alter your perspective. I have a friend on disability, and she thinks I have so much money. Of course, when you are on a fixed income, a “middle middle class” salary (thanks Raptorduck, I found your table informative), it looks like the big bucks.

Some months ago, she hit a car and considered leaving the scene….she said “well, it was a nice car, so I know they had money, so it would not be as hard on them as it is on me.” I thought that was pretty darn entitled of her, but perhaps it is just a matter of perspective.

[Ricechex]

Interesting thread. Yes, where you are at financially does alter your perspective. I have a friend on disability, and she thinks I have so much money. Of course, when you are on a fixed income, a “middle middle class” salary (thanks Raptorduck, I found your table informative), it looks like the big bucks.

Some months ago, she hit a car and considered leaving the scene….she said “well, it was a nice car, so I know they had money, so it would not be as hard on them as it is on me.” I thought that was pretty darn entitled of her, but perhaps it is just a matter of perspective.

[Ricechex]

Interesting thread. Yes, where you are at financially does alter your perspective. I have a friend on disability, and she thinks I have so much money. Of course, when you are on a fixed income, a “middle middle class” salary (thanks Raptorduck, I found your table informative), it looks like the big bucks.

Some months ago, she hit a car and considered leaving the scene….she said “well, it was a nice car, so I know they had money, so it would not be as hard on them as it is on me.” I thought that was pretty darn entitled of her, but perhaps it is just a matter of perspective.

[NotCranky]

I like this thread too. I think “rich” is a personal thing. It seems like many are quite often suffering for equating it with massive amounts of material possesions.Not the ones who can afford it but the people stuck in the middle who can’t say no but would be better off if they could.

I equate rich just as much with being able to live a fulfilling life with less, especially less hours clocked in. This involves stuff real rich people don’t have to put up with of course(some do of course). OLD cars, no dui’s, roommates sometimes. No child care expense. Doing your own shit work when times are lean and eating in. Little stuff. Of course it doesn’t require all these un-american pursuits at the same time but a few now and then are required.

I happen to know and have known lots of poor people who laugh at rich people. I am not trying to be mean but it’s true. They see so many “rich” people living their divisive lives, paying for the big stuff and they feel quite smug!

[NotCranky]

I like this thread too. I think “rich” is a personal thing. It seems like many are quite often suffering for equating it with massive amounts of material possesions.Not the ones who can afford it but the people stuck in the middle who can’t say no but would be better off if they could.

I equate rich just as much with being able to live a fulfilling life with less, especially less hours clocked in. This involves stuff real rich people don’t have to put up with of course(some do of course). OLD cars, no dui’s, roommates sometimes. No child care expense. Doing your own shit work when times are lean and eating in. Little stuff. Of course it doesn’t require all these un-american pursuits at the same time but a few now and then are required.

I happen to know and have known lots of poor people who laugh at rich people. I am not trying to be mean but it’s true. They see so many “rich” people living their divisive lives, paying for the big stuff and they feel quite smug!

[NotCranky]

I like this thread too. I think “rich” is a personal thing. It seems like many are quite often suffering for equating it with massive amounts of material possesions.Not the ones who can afford it but the people stuck in the middle who can’t say no but would be better off if they could.

I equate rich just as much with being able to live a fulfilling life with less, especially less hours clocked in. This involves stuff real rich people don’t have to put up with of course(some do of course). OLD cars, no dui’s, roommates sometimes. No child care expense. Doing your own shit work when times are lean and eating in. Little stuff. Of course it doesn’t require all these un-american pursuits at the same time but a few now and then are required.

I happen to know and have known lots of poor people who laugh at rich people. I am not trying to be mean but it’s true. They see so many “rich” people living their divisive lives, paying for the big stuff and they feel quite smug!

[NotCranky]

I like this thread too. I think “rich” is a personal thing. It seems like many are quite often suffering for equating it with massive amounts of material possesions.Not the ones who can afford it but the people stuck in the middle who can’t say no but would be better off if they could.

I equate rich just as much with being able to live a fulfilling life with less, especially less hours clocked in. This involves stuff real rich people don’t have to put up with of course(some do of course). OLD cars, no dui’s, roommates sometimes. No child care expense. Doing your own shit work when times are lean and eating in. Little stuff. Of course it doesn’t require all these un-american pursuits at the same time but a few now and then are required.

I happen to know and have known lots of poor people who laugh at rich people. I am not trying to be mean but it’s true. They see so many “rich” people living their divisive lives, paying for the big stuff and they feel quite smug!

[NotCranky]

I like this thread too. I think “rich” is a personal thing. It seems like many are quite often suffering for equating it with massive amounts of material possesions.Not the ones who can afford it but the people stuck in the middle who can’t say no but would be better off if they could.

I equate rich just as much with being able to live a fulfilling life with less, especially less hours clocked in. This involves stuff real rich people don’t have to put up with of course(some do of course). OLD cars, no dui’s, roommates sometimes. No child care expense. Doing your own shit work when times are lean and eating in. Little stuff. Of course it doesn’t require all these un-american pursuits at the same time but a few now and then are required.

I happen to know and have known lots of poor people who laugh at rich people. I am not trying to be mean but it’s true. They see so many “rich” people living their divisive lives, paying for the big stuff and they feel quite smug!

[jpinpb]

Rustico – your post reminded me of George – “The richest man in town.”

I know this guy who lives in RSF who has a fleet of Ferrari’s F150s, etc. He’s dying of cancer. Some things money can’t buy.

And of course, money can’t buy happines. I know a lot of “rich” people who are quite miserable.

[jpinpb]

Rustico – your post reminded me of George – “The richest man in town.”

I know this guy who lives in RSF who has a fleet of Ferrari’s F150s, etc. He’s dying of cancer. Some things money can’t buy.

And of course, money can’t buy happines. I know a lot of “rich” people who are quite miserable.

[jpinpb]

Rustico – your post reminded me of George – “The richest man in town.”

I know this guy who lives in RSF who has a fleet of Ferrari’s F150s, etc. He’s dying of cancer. Some things money can’t buy.

And of course, money can’t buy happines. I know a lot of “rich” people who are quite miserable.

[jpinpb]

Rustico – your post reminded me of George – “The richest man in town.”

I know this guy who lives in RSF who has a fleet of Ferrari’s F150s, etc. He’s dying of cancer. Some things money can’t buy.

And of course, money can’t buy happines. I know a lot of “rich” people who are quite miserable.

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