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[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 8 points 2 months ago (5 children)

In my mind, rich means not having to work again. A couple million doesn’t even get close, sadly.

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

I'd agree with this guy's definition of rich

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

The word you're looking for is "wealthy."

[–] Xavienth@lemmygrad.ml 3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What the hell is your lifestyle? The returns on an investment of 2 million dollars is like high 5 figures low 6 figures every year.

[–] DeltaTangoLima@reddrefuge.com 2 points 2 months ago

Here in Australia, it's costing our family of five about $100k a year to live, excluding our mortgage. 4% return ($80K) is conservatively realistic here (for low risk investment), and still isn't enough.

Like I said, while it would've set me up with a house and no debt, I'd still have to work to pay for the cost of living.

[–] thevoidzero@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Please give me a couple millions.