I didn't think this was a "look how much I've saved" board
Don't be so critical of others. There are those of us whose net worth is below the median for various reasons. Perhaps money is not as important as other things.
In my case, having a child to raise (alone) beginning at the age of 18 doesn't exactly allow one to save much, especially when paying for college 18 years later on a single salary. Due to a late start at college for myself, I actually have negative net worth at the moment.
I am working to correct this situation now that college is finished but it will take a few years. I doubt I will ever reach the median figures stated in the article.
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