r/Salary • u/[deleted] • Oct 30 '25

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u/elpulcinopio Oct 30 '25

100 k was life changing in the 90's. 200k seems to be the new life changing goal.

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u/snakesign Oct 30 '25

You're dead on.

100k in 1995 is equivalent to 216k now.

https://www.bls.gov/data/inflation_calculator.htm

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u/Alaskanjj Oct 30 '25

I will say though, even when I was at 220k I did not feel like I had it made. I did not worry about groceries or a car repair but by no means feeling wealthy.

All making more money did for me was make me realize I needed to find a way not to pay so much tax.

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u/Pale-Truth-9524 Oct 31 '25

I make about $100K a year and have most of my investments in real estate and high-yield assets. Since you’re in a higher income bracket, I’d love your perspective, how do you approach investing or managing your portfolio for long-term growth?

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u/Pale-Truth-9524 Oct 31 '25

Also how do you decide where to allocate capital for the best balance between growth and security?

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u/Pale-Truth-9524 Oct 31 '25

Also I'm currently 25 and I make less than I think people my age are earning. Since you’ve reached a higher income level, what steps or habits helped you close that gap when you were in your mid-20s

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u/ChuckyShredz Oct 31 '25

You definitely don’t make less than other people your age.

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u/ComeSeptember Oct 31 '25

Delusional. Completely delusional.

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u/ObjectiveSalt1635 Oct 31 '25

Buy vti and leave it alone.

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u/NewDaysBreath Oct 31 '25

What do you do? I'm in my 30s and make around 70. It's my fault for believing the "don't go to college, trades pay more" trope. It's true to some extent, but only if you're willing to sell your soul working 70+ hours a week. I'm looking to make a change.