So, we had a spirited debate yesterday about American wealth and how we opt to spend our money. I admitted that I’m a frugal capitalist, cutting expenses and actively earning more money so I can live the life I want. It’s always best to live within your means, but sometimes you want to have more means.
I ran across this calculator that calculates where your wealth stands in relation to the rest of the world. It’s the Global Rich List. True, we don’t live in a third world country, but it still shows that even our stressed finances are still pretty opulent. Let me know where your salary puts you on the Global Rich List. I am in the top 1.14% of rich folks in the world. Freaky, right? Just don’t show this list to your bosses. They will start thinking you are over paid!
How rich are you? Comment early and often, please!
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I am in the top .66% (combined income with hubby). Yikes…really puts it into perspective. I was something like the 39th million richest person. Wowsa. How can that be possible? Out of 6 billion people?
What a shocker–our family income put us at the top .001%–really puts things into perspecive!
oops, I did it wrong, don’t put any commas or decimals–now I rank .78% richest.–but still an eye opener!
Ok my calculator must be broken because I don’t feel as wealthy as this little calculator claims that I am …(sigh). i do know that there are many people out there that are below the poverty line so I guess it is not that shocking.
Twiggers-You are flush! LOL
Donna-Very nice.
PJD-You got the point of the exercise!
Wow that’s crazy. Even with the “peanuts pay” that I earn, I made the top 8%. It does really make you think. Great find Natalie!