[raw_anon_1111]

https://dqydj.com/household-income-percentile-calculator/

So the top 10% is a household income of $250K and most of those couples didn’t reach that until their 40s. They aren’t making $225K as an L5 at 25 years old like a former intern/new grad I mentored when I was at BigTech

Most software developers won’t even see above $160K inflation adjusted during their career. Most work in second tier cities in the “enterprise”z.

[mathgladiator]

This guy did it: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/ on like $65K IIRC

The problem is, at core, fear. Fear of taking responsibility for your life.

[raw_anon_1111]

So exactly how do you “take care” of your insurance if the ACA goes kaput? “Thoughts and Prayers” until you are 65?

[mathgladiator]

I pay cash for everything right now since ACA plans are terrible... BUT, I am also one of those nut jobs that only eats meat and it is amazing. But, most people can't even begin to imagine giving up carbs as they are junkies.

[raw_anon_1111]

Are you willing to bet that nothing catastrophic will happen to your health before you are 65?

[mathgladiator]

Yes. I will not let fear rule my life.

[raw_anon_1111]

That’s monumentally not a good idea

https://www.cdc.gov/chronic-disease/about/index.html

90% of adults will have a chronic condition by the time they are 65.

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/most-commo...