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treisyesterday at 9:47 PM1 replyview on HN

The real difference between 800k and 200k is the ability to work for 5 year and make 200k off interest for the rest of your life.


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ProfessorLaytontoday at 7:57 AM

800k for 5y taxed at salary rates will not net you 200k/yr in perpetuity. Not even close. And certainly not in real dollars.

Assuming you manage to save every penny.