I grew up in a household of three with a total income of about $60k. I also grew up with all the books and toys I wanted (barring things like the Nintendo, which Mom said no to and I got over), we went on nice vacations occasionally, bought decent computers, etc., etc., and were perfectly happy. I went to college, got a job, split tuition with my parents and graduated debt-free without any other aid. They've paid off their house and cars and are living comfortably. I've got a decent job and a reasonable mortgage (which is tricky around here, but possible) and am paying that and my new (used) car off without too much trouble.
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Date: 2006-12-21 08:10 pm (UTC)How, you may ask?
PRIORITIZATION.
Gnah. *headthunk*