• TyrionsNose@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I get what you’re saying. The money from $60k to $100k just goes into the things you should be able to afford at $60k.

      At $100k you can afford to contribute to your 401k, start a small contribution towards your children’s college fund, pay random bills, afford a Toyota Camry instead of a Corolla, moderate vacations, etc.

      I had the same experience and it was humbling. But you also slowly forget exactly how tough it was looking at your bank account and knowing there was a bill not getting paid that month.