[wpa_mikeb]

He still has a student loan at age 34?

Together they earn $80,0000?

What degree cost him so much and led to a career where their joint salary is $80,000?

I’ve often wondered where these families are found? Why doesn’t anyone ever offer to profile how I’ve handled my finances?

[TNdandelion]

It says they are probation officers. My cousin is a social worker. She has a Master’s degree and she’s practically a volunteer for the kind of pay she gets. Must be a labor of love.

[Lou L]

Why doesn’t anyone ever offer to profile how I’ve handled my finances?

I think it should be mandatory for these types of bleeding heart stories, that they actually include a profile of their net assets and spending habits. This would include answering questions such as how large is their TV? Do they have a premium cable package? How many cars? Do they save in their 401(k)s? Do they save at all?

You get the idea.

[RockinRight]

If you’re only making that combined after 10 years in the working world, something is wrong. I assume BOTH have degrees as well?

Not that 80k is poor, but still...if he STILL has student loans and is only making that much WITH his wife’s income?

[Myrddin]

My son racked up $20,000 in student loans beyond what he paid out of pocket and with veterans benefits. He graduated with a BS in Business Administration last July. He paid off his loans by September of last year. It's possible when you're a 23 year old single guy with a real estate broker's license, lenders license and 60 employees getting the job done. He turned 24 in April. The Marine Corps surprised him with a promotion to Corporal just as he was completing his 6 year enlistment earlier this month. He has been waiting for his hitch with the Marines to complete so he has better geographical flexibility in selecting a top quality law school. He's been tied to San Diego until the USMC enlistment was completed.

[JackDanielsOldNo7]

I’ve often wondered where these families are found? Why doesn’t anyone ever offer to profile how I’ve handled my finances?

Personal Responsiblity is not a catchy news story that will bring us to socialism.