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The average college graduate, with an average 2013 starting salary of $44,928, is making more in annual income than 99.63% of the world’s workers (according to globalrichlist.com). In the U .S. most of us aren’t living paycheck to paycheck because we don’t make enough money. We are living paycheck to paycheck because we let our spending dictate our savings
I heard my sister one day moaning about how she cant live on what she earns.. I did her taxes one year and was shocked that she earns 50% more than I do, and she cant afford an apartment, while I've got multiple homes..
Why are americans so illiterate in regards to economics and budgeting?
I have an even better question. Adjusted for PPP, American salaries are in the top 5 or so, have the lowest taxes, but we are #27 in median wealth. I don't see how we can be so low if we aren't spending too much.
The average college graduate, with an average 2013 starting salary of $44,928, is making more in annual income than 99.63% of the world’s workers (according to globalrichlist.com). In the U .S. most of us aren’t living paycheck to paycheck because we don’t make enough money. We are living paycheck to paycheck because we let our spending dictate our savings
I heard my sister one day moaning about how she cant live on what she earns.. I did her taxes one year and was shocked that she earns 50% more than I do, and she cant afford an apartment, while I've got multiple homes..
Why are americans so illiterate in regards to economics and budgeting?
Notice they don't teach personal finance in government schools.
The average college graduate, with an average 2013 starting salary of $44,928, is making more in annual income than 99.63% of the world’s workers (according to globalrichlist.com). In the U .S. most of us aren’t living paycheck to paycheck because we don’t make enough money. We are living paycheck to paycheck because we let our spending dictate our savings
I heard my sister one day moaning about how she cant live on what she earns.. I did her taxes one year and was shocked that she earns 50% more than I do, and she cant afford an apartment, while I've got multiple homes..
Why are americans so illiterate in regards to economics and budgeting?
Americans are bombarded with consumerism all day every day. Advertising is everywhere and there's a "keeping up with the Joneses" aspect to American culture that encourages spending. Materialism has always been an American value. It's what drives our economy. Well - materialism drives every economy, but I mean it drives our economy to heights other nations haven't ever seen.
Americans are bombarded with consumerism all day every day. Advertising is everywhere and there's a "keeping up with the Joneses" aspect to American culture that encourages spending. Materialism has always been an American value. It's what drives our economy. Well - materialism drives every economy, but I mean it drives our economy to heights other nations haven't ever seen.
Yes Americans are bombarded with consumerism but the difference is some people understand that they can't afford it others don't care and buy it anyway then blame the disaster on everyone else.
Americans are bombarded with consumerism all day every day. Advertising is everywhere and there's a "keeping up with the Joneses" aspect to American culture that encourages spending. Materialism has always been an American value. It's what drives our economy. Well - materialism drives every economy, but I mean it drives our economy to heights other nations haven't ever seen.
Yep, just like Americans are bombarded with Obama rhetoric aimed right at people who's financial house is a mess.
Yes Americans are bombarded with consumerism but the difference is some people understand that they can't afford it others don't care and buy it anyway then blame the disaster on everyone else.
Correct some understand the need to live within our means and others? Well they believe that over spending using credit cards is okay.
The idea of saving for a new toy is a thing of the past.
I know a good many people who finance their annual vacations.
We all know people who finance 100% of the value of their cars, trade in 3 and repeat the stupidity.
Houes. Minimum down go adjustable rate then weep when the rate goes up and they can no longer afford the mortgage.
Kids need smart phones, no maybe to it and so they get the top shelf Iphones. I know people who pay in excess of $300.00 a month for cell phones alone. Insane. Me? I have a $10.00 track phone pay as you go I have to buy minutes every few months to keep the number. I have never used all my minutes. I only have it so my wife has a way to call me when I am out. It makes her feel better, there for my life is better.
She has a smart phone $80.00 a month. LOL I make her pay her own phone bill.
I live by a few rules when it comes to money and purchases.
1. Worth having, worth saving for.
2. Never finance a car more than 48 months and always pay it off early.
3. Keep your car no less than 8 years. Buy with resale value in mind.
4. Never charge on a credit card what you can't payoff in 1 month.
Savings. always put money into savings, even if it is only a few dollars. Make it a habit.
The average college graduate, with an average 2013 starting salary of $44,928, is making more in annual income than 99.63% of the world’s workers (according to globalrichlist.com). In the U .S. most of us aren’t living paycheck to paycheck because we don’t make enough money. We are living paycheck to paycheck because we let our spending dictate our savings
I heard my sister one day moaning about how she cant live on what she earns.. I did her taxes one year and was shocked that she earns 50% more than I do, and she cant afford an apartment, while I've got multiple homes..
Why are americans so illiterate in regards to economics and budgeting?
I really question the stat that college grads are averaging $44,928 upon graduation. I really, really question that number.
I don't know hardly anybody making that much and they have been out of college for quite a while now.
I really question the stat that college grads are averaging $44,928 upon graduation. I really, really question that number.
I don't know hardly anybody making that much and they have been out of college for quite a while now.
LOL I make nearly double that and I dont have a college degree.
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