Does reading this board make anyone else feel poor?

Sometimes. But I take a lot of it as hope. I ain’t gonna be down forever.

And my family and I do well. But not Money Talk board well.

Yet.

I'm interested in reading more of the responses once my private jet lands on my personal island.

Reading the Travel Board makes me feel poor.

I know I’m poor bruh

But it’s all a simulation

In the real timeline January 6th worked and trump is president and zom is 7 bucks

I feel you, I live in one of the highest income area in the state. This whole year I have just watched the number of 100k+ suv and trucks grow in our son's car line. A lot showing up pulling 150k+ boats. All living in 400k+ homes. Most closer to 600k+.

Only thing we are rocking is no bills and cash

I don't feel poor. I grew up poor, make damn good money with a good retirement, so when I want something I buy it. I want my kids to have shite I didn't have the luxury of having, so if they have the desire to do/learn something, I pay for lessons. I could save that money and invest it or throw in a savings but I can't take my money with me to my grave.

That's why I've gone against all logic and decided to get an inground pool. Because I want to enjoy my backyard with my family and not depend on friends to invite me over to get sunburnt.

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It seems like everyone is either incredibly debt happy, or just makes way more than we do.

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I think a lot of it is this. I'm not the highest earner in my area, by far. But comparing my spending to that of those I know are generally +/- $10k of my annual income, and I'm living waaaaay below their standards. House, car, travel, entertainment budget - all of mine is significantly less than theirs. But I'm happy, I splurge on stuff that matters to me, but even that just isn't very expensive.

There is only one family in my friend group I am really "jealous" of their lifestyle and know they can afford it. But that guy lost both of his parents before he turned 40 and he's running the successful family business they left him. He remembers when the family was poor and the business was just getting started, so he's (mostly) humble. Plus I wouldn't trade the lifestyle for the extra years I've had with my parents.

It’s easy to be a baller when you irresponsibly live beyond your means.

If you want to feel poor read r/fatfire.