[Flying Circus]

Where I live we 30-somethings bust our butts taking care of our families, but none of us can afford even a modest house. The only couple we know here our age that does have a house barely manages their payments with the husband working multiple jobs. My circle of friends all have four year college degrees or higher and have what should be excellent jobs in research, science, sales, etc. 30 years ago an average Joe with no more than a high school diploma could take for granted what we wish for.

I don’t think most of us eat out more than couple times a month. The average car among us is > 5 years old. Those who carry things like Palm Pilots do so because of their job requirements.

Your post is the bunch of BS.

[babygene]

My kids are in there thirties. Both are doing well. One is the vice president of a title company, the other is the vice president of a software company.

However, they waste too much money. 8 years ago I bought my daughter’s pickup. They had leased it, and since both of them had co. cars, they didn’t need it. I bought it at the lease buyout price which was on the high side.

I’m still driving it, and wouldn’t consider getting rid of it. Both of them have had 5 cars since...

[altura]

I don’t know where you live or what’s up with your friends.

I live in Texas and I am far from affluent, but just reporting what I observe from my children, their friends, people in my church in that age group.

People you describe with degrees and jobs in high paying fields should be doing well.

I’m not calling your post BS; obviously you believe what you are saying and, anyway, I’m trying not to be rude.