We keep discussing what is “rich” and what is “poor”. We are all living in different areas of the country. Thus our ideas of what is affordable and unaffordable is very different. I had forgotten why I wanted to leave the area I’m currently living in until I read this article in [...]

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My DH was informed by his company that this year no one would be getting raises. A promotion was possible but no raises. Instead everyone would be getting a very large bonus. The bonus would be an extra 4% which would typically be the cost of living raise given out. But [...]

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Dogatemyfinances was talking about Personal Responsibility, specifically someone complaining about their living situation.  I have to say I agree.  No one makes people live where they live. You have choices.  It’s up to you to decide to live in a horrible expensive COLA.  Or move to a cheaper COLA and perhaps afford the house you [...]

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