...holds 11 or fewer mutual funds in portfolio,
with a house that's 15% or less of net worth and,
46% have a pension that provides 25% or more of income, 24% have a pension but less than 25% of income and 30% have no pension.
Based on ....
I feel better!The average height of ER males is 176 cm and for females 163 cm.
Our average weight is 14 stone (men) and 12 stone for women.
Another worthless poll! Look I got more than you>
Tell me more about this mysterious "pension" thing46% have a pension that provides 25% or more of income
So my NW is much lower but income much higher. Guess I'd rather have it that way.
It is kind of interesting that it is socially acceptable to tout how much net worth one has but not really as nice and acceptable to tout how healthy one is compared to others.
Maybe I'm in the wrong social circle but I don't see it as socially acceptable to tout or gloat about one's net worth. I have noticed more and more of it on this forum lately though.
So my NW is much lower but income much higher. Guess I'd rather have it that way.
Two thoughts:
1) This is really a GREAT online community and I'd have a beer with any one of you. But I opine that there is a little #humblebrag and embellishment here from time-to-time. That said, it might not impact the results much and still would not change the offer to buy you (the collective you) a drink.
2) As Big_Hitter pointed out, maybe median is a better stat to consider then mean.....