Do you have roommates?

I lived in the DC area in 2007 started at 49 and my rent was probably 1200 or so...

It's doable but you aren't going to get ahead fast. Much better to have a roommate or work to increase pay

A witty retort that says nothing, well done.

I lived in NOVA for years making between 49-72k and owned a home. That was starting out in my career. Making 174K I'd be doing very well. You have a very limited view of how many live in the DMV, you don't need a McMansion to live a good life.

Disagree. It's what most americans are invested in and a safe long term investment strategy. Look up bogleheads.

Most people will not beat the market over the long term.

You keep failing to realize that you can invest in equities and prevent corruption.

Mutual funds and/or blind trusts

No but I'd be doing quite well making 174k a year.

This is about actively trading individual stocks not broad market mutual funds.l

They can invest in mutual funds or use a blind trust. Actively trading stocks of say chip manufacturers when you or your spouse is voting on the CHIPS bill should absolutely be illegal

That's awesome. I hope he realizes that his boss Pelosi is one of the worst offenders and this has to apply to spouses of members.