[strider44]

I guess it's nice to know I'm in the top 5%. An accurate stat that I would love to see is what percentage of Americans live "beyond their means." I would guess that percentage is about 85-90. How many "poor" people do you see walking around with cell phones? Or new rims on their old vehicle?
I certainly don't consider myself to be rich, but I guess in comparison to the rest of the world I am (combined income of myself and my fiance $200K/year). We live in Boston and have a huge mortgage. But you know what? We both drive used cars. We share one cell phone. My TV and stereo are about 12 years old. We save money. I actually check books out of the library. But according to the Dems, I'm rolling in it like Rockefeller. Please tax me more!

[Trust but Verify]

Good for you. I predict a bright future for you and your future bride. That said, you are an aberration.

We are aspiring to the top 5%. We have a ways to go, but we'll get there.

[mabelkitty]

I'm right with you, there. No fancy restaurants, no trips, no new clothes, etc.

Ohio is taxing me more, I have no children but I have to be taxed on a school system that adds no value to my home, my insurance went up, and now they are moving another city's water into my street costing me upfront $8,500. Water will no longer be free.

I'm a white woman, but I am tired of being hassled by "the man". And I use that term to symbolize the tax and spend politicians running this country.

[goodnesswins]

"what percentage of americans live 'beyond their means.'"

Yeah, and what's it all going to cost us to support them when their little world falls apart? (Medical, retirement, etc.) The poorest people seem to want to look like they HAVE money...by the standards of the TV advertising they see...not by how they REALLY live and run (or ruin) their lives. /Rant.

[RAT Patrol]

And because you are so responsible, if one or both of you were to be laid-off, suffer a drastic reduction in income for any number of reasons or whatever, you will be in a position to see yourselves through it. GOOD FOR YOU!!!!! You are what is right in the world.