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[Alan]

Gabriel Sechan wrote:
> 
> Although 40% is impressive-  I thought I was doing well at about 33%.  
> Of course "household income" means there might be 2 wage earners- that 
> can make up the difference in rent.
> 
> Gabe
> 

33% is surely more than just about everyone. I saw a stat on CNN 
recently. Said the average American saves only 0.02% yearly.
That's about 80 bucks for a person making $40k.

I have the advantage of living outside of SoCal, so my rent is probably 
a good 20% lower than the average down there (though still overpriced to 
my mind) and more importantly, have a spouse who makes an above average 
  salary.

Our savings rate will probably increase to over 50% in the coming few 
months since we are going to buy a house, which will affect our cash 
flow signifigantly.
Gotta build up the reserves while we can, it'll be 30 years before we 
can save as much again. heh.

-ajb