I make $45K gross, take home $32K net, and we are struggling with bills, and can't save enough for a house fast enough.
Can you imagine how people working for $8-$12 an hour are doing? What about people making $12-$16 per hour?
I have to assume that 3/4 of The USA makes less than $20 or so per hour, and have no clue how much the pay ranges are above us! I'm not the only one struggling either at $45K, I asked some co-workers (who make MORE than I do!) about their income and expenses, I was AMAZED that I am not alone!
So, my QUESTION IS:
How does the "average" USA Citizen make it?
What are your ways of being frugal?
Also, if you want to answer, what gross pay range is considered "middle class"?
Any answers to this whole topic of "low income" are welcome!
2007-01-12
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