In 1980,with 100k,this is what was possible in my neck of the woods.
50k bought you a very nice home
15k furnished it quite nicely
15k got you a very nice car
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80k
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the other 20k left in a cd was paying 18%/year for a 5 year term(3600.00/year)
The same thing today requires; at least 1.5-2.0 million and your not any better off lol...
We only pass through these earthly portals once,and we are not here for a long time.Therefore,it should be a good time :)