conversation: User (AutoModerator): "\n### New members, please read through the [New User Orientation](http://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/wiki/newuser).\n\nInstead of posting individual threads for triumphant stories of how you've reached a certain net worth, paid off a loan, or anything else that you want to brag about, let's consolidate everyone's stories into one weekly thread!\n\n*Make a top-level comment if you want to brag about something regarding your personal finances!*\n\nFor past Triumphant Thursday threads, please search the [Weekly Archive](https://www.reddit.com/r/personalfinance/search?q=Triumphant+Thursday+author%3AAutoModerator&amp;sort=new&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;t=year#res-hide-options).\n"
  Self: "My wife and I finally [passed $500k](http://i.imgur.com/O8RwBDf.png) in net worth.  ~4 years ago we were at ~$0.  \n\n*Edit: added ~ for approximations"
  B0bL0blawsLawBl0g (B0bL0blawsLawBl0g): "congrats and well done!  one the one hand it is true that, as you note, your situation isn't average and you've benefited from high income.  on the other hand, many many high income people still manage to "blow it" and fritter away their money without planning for the future.  so, pat yourself on the back and keep at it."
  