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Half a million dollars after taxes — does that still cut it for a comfortable life in 2025?
Serious question. With inflation doing its thing, housing markets gone wild, and the cost of basically everything creeping up, I'm genuinely curious if $500k post-tax annual income is still "living well" territory or just... getting by?
Think about it: a decade ago, that number sounded like absolute freedom. But now? Mortgage or rent in major cities, kids' education if you've got them, healthcare premiums that make you wince, retirement savings that need constant feeding.
What's your take? Does half a mil still buy you peace of mind, or has the goalpost moved further than we'd like to admit? Curious to hear different perspectives on this — especially from people in different regions or life stages.