Before, we could only print money against the total gold standard we had. When Nixon took us of the gold standard, we just printed. The same with an item that is worth something if there are 10 of them they have moremore worth than if there were 100000. If I understand it right.

That is so true. Thank you for pointing that out. For me that is an unbelievable amount of money. Raised 5 kids on 65k a year (my choise, well, my wife's too) I work now with ynab, youneedabudget.com, excellent program.

I am always so interested in people that make over 250k. Get a budget live by it, and that is it

How important is your car? If it breaks down can't you get to work etc.? If not that important drive it till it dies but start putting money away for replacement.