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Anonymous

06 Feb 2023

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Currently, my spouse and i have a take home combined income of 14k~ Is it realistic for us to survive on just 1 income if my spouse is raking in avg 5 digits.

We don't own a car, no kids, but will have a home in a couple of years' time

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YOC

30 Apr 2023

It depends on lifestyle but it is not impossible.

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lin

08 Apr 2023

I think that's very comfortable especially without a car. If kids are in the horizon, then might need to plan and save for the costs and KIV getting a car to ferry the little one around

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Cryotosensei

02 Mar 2023

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Well my household combined income is less than your individual pay. And we are raising two kids haha. Can lar

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Ian

01 Mar 2023

Thats a very good take home pay but it doesnt hurt to try and diversify the income streams just in case.

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AH

25 Feb 2023

Thought that's a comfortable take home. Useful to consider if you might wanna quit on a few years ti...

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