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Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:03 am to Salmon
I think people just spend a lot more money now than they used to, so that's probably what the article is referring to. I mean to many "middle class" people it probably never even occurred to them that they don't NEED a smart phone (or the newest one) or the highest cable TV package (or one at all), or a car that's less than new.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:03 am to LSUTygerFan
each year
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:04 am to Farkwad
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inadequate social programs
Oh yeah, lets just throw more money at the problem.....
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:04 am to Farkwad
It's all the gas money we spend sitting in BR traffic.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:05 am to lsu480
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With the worst accountant ever
well of course, just saying that would be about the tax bracket before any adjustments
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:05 am to Shexter
If only the would up the interstate speed limit to 100
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:05 am to Salmon
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so that's about 83k gross
Makes sense - The ole lady and I make a little over $100,000 together in DFW with one kid and barely get by.
Mortgage, two cars etc etc etc
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:05 am to Farkwad
LOL
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:06 am to LSUTygerFan
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I don't think 55k is unreasonable for a two income home
says "each".
It says "each year".
63k salary with two working adults is basically $15 an hour per adult. That really isn't much at all.
ETA: almost certain they are referring to gross income, too. They are comparing the numbers to the state averages of gross income, so it would make sense.
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 10:10 am
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:06 am to The Torch
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The ole lady and I make a little over $100,000 together in DFW with one kid and barely get by.
this board is ridiculous I don't think you know what "barely get by" truly is...
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:06 am to The Torch
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Makes sense - The ole lady and I make a little over $100,000 together in DFW with one kid and barely get by. Mortgage, two cars etc etc etc
So you have two car payments and barely get by? Sounds like you can't actually afford the cars.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:06 am to NewIberiaHaircut
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:06 am to thesoccerfanjax
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I think people just spend a lot more money now than they used to, so that's probably what the article is referring to. I mean to many "middle class" people it probably never even occurred to them that they don't NEED a smart phone (or the newest one) or the highest cable TV package (or one at all), or a car that's less than new.
pretty much this, people don't know how to prioritize anymore, and don't know what a "necessity" really is
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:07 am to Salmon
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this board is ridiculous
I don't think you know what "barely get by" truly is...
He probably does barely get by because of his spending choices.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:07 am to thesoccerfanjax
i think a family with one income of 50 k can make it work here
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:08 am to lsu480
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He probably does barely get by because of his spending choices.
barely getting by is worrying about having enough money to feed your family or having your home foreclosed
barely getting by is not having 2 car notes
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:09 am to The Torch
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The ole lady and I make a little over $100,000 together in DFW
that doesn't meet OT minimums
come back and post when you get a raise
This post was edited on 1/14/15 at 10:10 am
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:09 am to Salmon
"Dignified" means $400k+ home, new 4 wheel drive King Ranch F-350 every two years for the dad, new Honda SUV every two years for mom, private school tuition for the kids, season tickets to LSU football, eating out three nights a week, and professional landscapers taking care of your yard every week of the year. Just the basics really.
Posted on 1/14/15 at 10:11 am to Salmon
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barely getting by is worrying about having enough money to feed your family or having your home foreclosed
barely getting by is not having 2 car notes
yep, and I'll bet the phone, internet, and TV are running about $400-$450/mo., but gotta to have that!
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