[010a]

This isn't true on the span of a single year due to market volatility.

[Zombieball]

I think sidlls is really pointing out the present/future value of money calcations. It's 100% accurate if you invested in a flat rate, guaranteed interest, investment.

[sidlls]

The $5k bump has to be figured over more than one year, unless of course it's an instant raise.

[rexreed]

I'm assuming the commenter is referring to interest on savings. Which of course is quite laughable these days.

[vram22]

Why is it so low? I think I read it happened after the 2008 recession, but why so low, and still? seems extra unusual.

[rexreed]

Quantitative Easing and the US Fiscal policy. Look it up.

[vram22]

Thanks.