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Originally Posted by Derwood
When did "becoming a millionaire" become the benchmark for success in this country? My family's household income is 10% of that, and we live quite comfortably. Am I 90% failure?
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I don't think that is the benchmark. It's just proof that the middle class does have the opportunity to improve its lifestyle. Unlike some liberals here, I still see the US as a land of opportunity. It's just that nobody is going to hand you the success that goes with the opportunity. You have to work for it.
Also, if the number of millionaires is increasing, then the number of people in other income groups is also increasing. It's not like newly created millionaires are just appearing out of nowhere.