Of course, these are all people who make vastly different amounts of money. It's not actually the amount but the increase over what you have now that people strive for.
So, if we're never considering ourselves rich because the target is always moving, what is really the goal? Financial security? Wealth?
Here's what I strive for:
- Lots of savings. A big retirement fund and enough cash to cover my basic expenses for a least a year. I'm crazy about saving.
- Funny money. The ability to splurge on a fancy dress, dinner or ticket once in a while without worrying about it.
- Buying a home. Ha! This one isn't yet a possibility for me in San Francisco.
- Good credit. To be able to get the loan, credit card, etc when I need it.