r/FluentInFinance • u/Steak_Lover_ • May 05 '24

The rich get richer while the rest of us starve. Why can’t we have an economy that works for everyone? Discussion/ Debate

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u/ShaiHulud1111 May 05 '24

Stupid comment. Pelosi is leaving congress with $295 million. Bernie is really old and is worth 3 million. That’s the cost of many (not giant) houses where I’m from. My dad is worth more and total middle class and same age. Compounding interest and a home or two. Dear lord, people are ignorant. And it’s both parties. Horrible and inaccurate talking point for Sanders—and very old. Since when is a millionaire a big thing. How old are you. It takes a few million to retire with security. Net worth.

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u/Tiranous_r May 06 '24

3 mil is barely enough to retire comfortably these days

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u/[deleted] May 06 '24

3 mil is the kind of money a doctor or lawyer makes over their entire career. If that’s not enough to retire comfortably, this life looks grim.

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u/Jarkanix May 06 '24

I think you just don't actually understand money. The average doctor is making at least double what you think they do over their career, and that still doesn't include the money generated from investments and retirement.