@maporsche,
Just as an example Finn....I took my annual budget and tripled my take home pay.
I'd go from saving ~$38,000/yr to saving ~$168,000/yr.
I wouldn't be starting a business where I'm hoping to purchase 1 rental home/yr....I'd be buying 6/yr. My wealth would grow exponentially at the 1% income level.
Now, even buying 1 rental home per year looks rich to my brother...and I have to admit it feels good to not have to worry much about money and affording mortgage/rent and things. It feels so good to be able to give thousands/yr to charity and to help my family when they need it.
I also know that if I'm being asked to pay more taxes to help fund schools or military pay or police officer pensions then I'm more than willing to do my part to do so...because I can afford it....easily. I just don't want to be the only one doing it, because it would not be effective.