Living frugally, deferring (or avoiding) purchases, saving a substantial percentage, etc., was important for me.
Also, the world around us, changes.
In my entire career, I never made more than what some kids make, coming right out of school, these days.
The same for my father. He never made more than about $50K, his entire life, yet had a half-acre house in Potomac, two cars, and a stay-at-home wife.
Living frugally, deferring (or avoiding) purchases, saving a substantial percentage, etc., was important for me.
Also, the world around us, changes.
In my entire career, I never made more than what some kids make, coming right out of school, these days.
The same for my father. He never made more than about $50K, his entire life, yet had a half-acre house in Potomac, two cars, and a stay-at-home wife.