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Charles Ghoulba
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The $38,000 per year they’re putting away in savings is more than the annual GROSS salaries of around 20% of the population, I believe.
Here you go...28% of the U.S. population earns less than 200% FPL. For a family of 4, 100% FPL is $25,750. $38,000 is around 148% FPL, so yep...roughly 20%, give or take.
But hey, at least they’re driving a brand-new Toyota Highlander instead of a Range Rover! Sacrifices must be made, people!
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