re: Feeling broke on a $665K salary

Early in my career, I had to poke my head into a VP's office to ask a quick question. He was on the phone and motioned for me to wait outside.

I could overhear him talking to his wife. He mentioned a credit card being maxed out and when his paycheck usually hits the bank account. The guy probably made $500k/yr with his bonus, and this was many years before inflation went wild—a big eye-opening moment for me.

It's true what they say: your expenses rise with your income.