I can see more and more that it's a blessing that I have lived the way I have and had the experiences that I have had. Long ago I realized that for me, there were two choices. Either work until I am dead or leave the US on what I have saved for somewhere less expensive so that I could have a season of rest. As things get more expensive and wages don't rise, I think this realization is going to hit more and more people. Luckily in my case anyway it won't be any great tragedy to flee, but I can understand where it might be a bitter pill to swallow for those who were once middle class and can't reach the middle class again. Rob