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      2 months ago

      You could set up a hundred malnourished families with retirement for that amount.

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        2 months ago

        A hundred? Disability benefits in the US is 8k per year and it is “survivable”.

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          2 months ago

          Sure, I guess I was thinking “quite comfortable and sustainable.” Let’s say a million dollars at a 4% fixed interest rate, allowing $40k per year to live off of. That’s quite reasonable in some areas of the country.