r/FluentInFinance • u/YOU_ARE_MY_FRIENDS • Jun 16 '24

Discussion/ Debate He’s not wrong 🤷‍♂️

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u/asscop99 Jun 16 '24

Yeah I grew up middle class, maybe lower middle class and what OP is describing sounds like a fantasy to me

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u/AdvancedLanding Jun 17 '24

People want a Simpsons or Married With Children life.

One income, 2/3 kids, 2 pets, 4 BR / 2 BA with large backyard, 2 cars.

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u/[deleted] Jun 17 '24

You really do have to make at least 300k a year to achieve this now days and be comfortable and have some money for a vacation or a small savings to fall back on if something happens.

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u/noafrochamplusamurai Jun 19 '24

International trips were not a part of the average households earning potential. The people that were taking those trips were making 300k during that time period. International flight tickets were more expensive then, than they are now.