[dfwgator]

I suspect some who think so highly of themselves for lack of debt actually make better money than most of those with considerable debt. More than some heroic self disciplne they exercised its more about that they make enough to pay cash for everything..

And just how do you think they got to make better money in the first place?

[No Blue States]

Nothing but a better career in some cases, self discipline in other cases...sometimes a combo of the 2.

[brownsfan]

"And just how do you think they got to make better money in the first place?"

Absolutely incorrect. If your professional discipline has nothing to do with finance, then what bearing does your personal financial management have on what someone will pay you? I could be the best dentist, or plumber in town, but be terrible with finances. Would you pass over the best dentist for someone not quite as good who had his personal financial house in order?