Most Americans have got little or nothing...
relative to the actual costs of living in the U.S.A. It's true that most of us have a fair standard of living, but it's often hand to mouth, with debt being the facilitating factor. When you look at the actual savings of a typical household it's a pretty grim picture, assuming the statistics are to be trusted.
Some on this board debate SWR's which will yield ER incomes that exceed what most normal (age 65) retirees can hope for. People accustomed to a career with a good salary usually develop high expectations and
sloppy spending habits. This has made me realize how prosperity distorts our perception of a quality life.
relative to the actual costs of living in the U.S.A. It's true that most of us have a fair standard of living, but it's often hand to mouth, with debt being the facilitating factor. When you look at the actual savings of a typical household it's a pretty grim picture, assuming the statistics are to be trusted.
Some on this board debate SWR's which will yield ER incomes that exceed what most normal (age 65) retirees can hope for. People accustomed to a career with a good salary usually develop high expectations and
sloppy spending habits. This has made me realize how prosperity distorts our perception of a quality life.