Like...I can't dislike the tax structure in the US because of my household income level?? That's all I took issue with really.

>was the your household income is higher than most other
>americans, which is correct. but you're right in that there
>are ton of other variables that determine whether you've 'made
>it' or even being somewhat comfortable.

Yeah, i'm less concerned about "making it". It's all about these kids for me, making sure they are straight.

>a large factor in this is also debt. not only studuent loans,
>but credit cards, cars, personal loans, and houses.
>
>I started behind once I was done with college. had mad credit
>cards and car note. was not making enough. so as the income
>went up, the life started changing, marriage, kids, house.
>still played catch up on those old college bills.
>
>our income sounds great on paper too and we're ok for now, but
>shit aint all gravy. if my wife stops working, shit will get
>tight quickly.
^^exactly.

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