By @matttomic, this chart speaks to me.
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About 18 percent of couple households are single-income. I wanted to know what the earner in these homes usually do.
As we get older, job options shift — along with experience, education, and wear on our bodies.
People tend to have more money saved up over time, but range and variation also grow, and often it’s not enough.
For various occupations, the difference between the person who makes the most and the one who makes the least can be significant.
