Fifty years ago I thought making $5000 a year was great!
Then it became $7000.
A few years more and it was $8000.
Then $9000.
As time goes on, the amount needed for a comfortable living (keeping the wolf away from the door) increases.
And each time, the dollar becomes worth less, and buys less.
I used to think that earning $1000 for each year of my age was about right. Now it’s $2000. At 55, I need to make $110K or else I stress about finances.