• FancyPantsFIRE@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I think the definitions are subjective and can be contentious. People seem to love debating the one true list of dollar amounts for each level, which then invariably spirals into a cost of living, size of household, and inflation debate.

    I was trying to side step that by just asking where people see themselves and not the underlying numbers. I think what you’re aiming for, regardless of whether we’re using exactly the same definitions, conveys a lot about your risk appetite, desire for luxuries, etc.

    You mention your expenses would now be seen as lean — do you actually agree with that or is it more your impression of community sentiment?

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      1 year ago

      Community sentiment, definitely. I’m quite comfortable that our numbers have been reached from years of measuring how much we spend, so how much we’ll need.