Your income

[Joan.of.the.Arch]

Plenty of memes out there making fun of the fat person ordering a burger and a DIET soda. Skinny people see that situation and think what's the point? Um, 380 calories (32 oz regular Coke) is the point!

Now I had to laugh, because 32 ounces of any drink, even water, seems like a hefty-huge amount.

[DaveInPgh]

Now I had to laugh, because 32 ounces of any drink, even water, seems like a hefty-huge amount.

Reading this as I take my last sip of my SECOND 32oz fountain drink of the day.

[TexasHusker]

my actual take home pay is probably 50-55% of my gross income.

why?
Taxes
maxing 401k
Healthcare

This really bothers me.

TOTAL tax burden in the US average about 31.5% of income, so adding in expenses like healthcare and $15K a year 401K, 50-55% sounds about right.

I'm certain that with the carefully crafted Affordable Care Act, your healthcare is going to get MUCH more affordable.

[GoodSteward]

Now I had to laugh, because 32 ounces of any drink, even water, seems like a hefty-huge amount.

I see what you did there... lol

[GoodSteward]

I'm certain that with the carefully crafted Affordable Care Act, your healthcare is going to get MUCH more affordable.

I have a bridge to sell you