How many people are rich

Strangler Lewis · 08-12-2010, 03:40 PM

I remember in the original "Father of the Bride," the groom's father had all these grand plans about building the kids a house to live in after they were married. They rejected it and said they would find their own house to buy. When asked how they would afford it, they said they would get a mortgage. The groom's mother nearly fainted with horror. Spencer Tracy leaped in to say, "Nothing wrong with a mortgage. Had one myself 'til recently."

Kevy Baby · 08-12-2010, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I'm sure I would be filthy rich if I were plunked down in Ecuador, or maybe even Idaho. But because I live on the West Side of L.A., I'm decidedly un-rich from my daily perspective.

Yes, but could you make as much in Ecuador or Idaho as you do in LA for comparable work? The trend is generally no, but it is not a linear relationship. An [insert job title] here does not make 3X the monthly mortgage payment for a median home in every city.

innerSpaceman · 08-12-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Yes, but could you make as much in Ecuador or Idaho as you do in LA for comparable work? The trend is generally no, but it is not a linear relationship. An [insert job title] here does not make 3X the monthly mortgage payment for a median home in every city.

That's why I wrote "plunked," meaning to imply impossibly there yet earning what I make here.

Kevy Baby · 08-12-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

That's why I wrote "plunked," meaning to imply impossibly there yet earning what I make here.

One of these days I will learn how to use a quote as a launching point and not sound contentious in my comments.

I was just using your comment as a starting point for mine. Sorry if it sounded otherwise.

MouseWife · 08-12-2010, 03:56 PM

Alex~ Time. Oh yes, time. Never enough. And, the more you make, the more important you are and harder to get your vacation approved.

The best vacation we had was when my husband was laid off, we'd purchased my Escape and he had a severance package. We didn't realize he was going to be off work as long as he was {or else we may not have enjoyed ourselves as much, for sure} so that wasn't a concern.

We went to Yosemite, booking things just days prior. Went to Monterey, finding lodging wherever. Just enjoyed ourselves, our son. For some reason, things were just so sweet. No calls from work, no worries.

GD~Glad to hear you guys are doing well on one income. I have seen this as the way to go, maybe. Work together to build up your home, etc. Then, once the children come along, the wife/mom can stay home. You can manage to live on one income, if you play it right. I've seen where it doesn't work,but, that hasn't been too often. Priorities.

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Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	I remember in the original "Father of the Bride," the groom's father had all these grand plans about building the kids a house to live in after they were married. They rejected it and said they would find their own house to buy. When asked how they would afford it, they said they would get a mortgage. The groom's mother nearly fainted with horror. Spencer Tracy leaped in to say, "Nothing wrong with a mortgage. Had one myself 'til recently." __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Alex~ Time. Oh yes, time. Never enough. And, the more you make, the more important you are and harder to get your vacation approved. The best vacation we had was when my husband was laid off, we'd purchased my Escape and he had a severance package. We didn't realize he was going to be off work as long as he was {or else we may not have enjoyed ourselves as much, for sure} so that wasn't a concern. We went to Yosemite, booking things just days prior. Went to Monterey, finding lodging wherever. Just enjoyed ourselves, our son. For some reason, things were just so sweet. No calls from work, no worries. GD~Glad to hear you guys are doing well on one income. I have seen this as the way to go, maybe. Work together to build up your home, etc. Then, once the children come along, the wife/mom can stay home. You can manage to live on one income, if you play it right. I've seen where it doesn't work,but, that hasn't been too often. Priorities. __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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