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TVFactFan · 09-07-2014, 01:27 PM

Wow, that was truly 40 years ago. Plus it's reveals that her rent was $145 a month

$680.00 a month after taxes is considered poverty in 2014

This episode was "Phyllis Whips Inflation"

JSP · 09-07-2014, 09:52 PM

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Wow, that was truly 40 years ago. Plus it's reveals that her rent was $145 a month

$680.00 a month after taxes is considered poverty in 2014

This episode was "Phyllis Whips Inflation"

Things are just too damn much money today. $1800 could buy you a Honda Civic in 1974. Cadillacs were only $10 grand.

TVFactFan · 09-07-2014, 09:59 PM

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Things are just too damn much money today. $1800 could buy you a Honda Civic in 1974. Cadillacs were only $10 grand.

I know, I was priced out of my last apartment lol

JSP · 09-07-2014, 10:02 PM

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I know, I was priced out of my last apartment lol

Yeah pretty sure I won't be able to stay where I live once my lease is up too

TVFactFan · 09-07-2014, 10:03 PM

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Yeah pretty sure I won't be able to stay where I live once my lease is up too

my went up to $945 and it was time to go

Bonniegirl · 09-09-2014, 10:56 PM

What would $680 a month's pay be equivalent to today? And $145 rent. She did have a studio. I wonder if that was considered a good price than for a studio apt. or pricey?

TVFactFan · 09-09-2014, 11:02 PM

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What would $680 a month's pay be equivalent to today? And $145 rent. She did have a studio. I wonder if that was considered a good price than for a studio apt. or pricey?

$3011.00. Pretty good for a single person

Bonniegirl · 09-09-2014, 11:12 PM

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$3011.00. Pretty good for a single person

Wow!!! So a minimum wage person would be really bringing in peanuts if $680 was equivalent to all that money! I started working in 1979 part time and minimum wage was around 2 something if I remember correctly?

TVFactFan · 09-09-2014, 11:21 PM

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Wow!!! So a minimum wage person would be really bringing in peanuts if $680 was equivalent to all that money! I started working in 1979 part time and minimum wage was around 2 something if I remember correctly?

I don't think Mary was struggling though at the time. She kind of reminded me of myself

Single, Live alone, no kids, no car and had enough money to pay rent, buy food, pay bills, and save

JSP · 09-10-2014, 05:40 PM

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I don't think Mary was struggling though at the time. She kind of reminded me of myself

Single, Live alone, no kids, no car and had enough money to pay rent, buy food, pay bills, and save

Mary had a car though....she drove a Ford Mustang in the opening.

TVFactFan · 09-10-2014, 07:19 PM

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Mary had a car though....she drove a Ford Mustang in the opening.

Oh for some reason I don't remember her having a car

JSP · 09-10-2014, 08:36 PM

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Oh for some reason I don't remember her having a car

She doesn't SEEM like a car driver. I can't explain why I think that.

Bonniegirl · 09-10-2014, 08:48 PM

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She doesn't SEEM like a car driver. I can't explain why I think that.

Wow, I wouldn't want to drive in a Minnesota snowstorm! But than I wouldn't want to walk, or stand at a bus stop for public transportation there either in the winter!!!! FREEZING!!!!

snowpeck · 09-10-2014, 09:53 PM

With inflation factored in, Mary was making a good bit more then than I am now in the same industry (TV news)!

caladon · 09-10-2014, 10:03 PM

Here's a fun website for calculating inflation:

Inflation Calculator

09-07-2014, 01:27 PM	#1
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,067	Mary's take home monthly pay was $680.00 in 1974? Wow, that was truly 40 years ago. Plus it's reveals that her rent was $145 a month $680.00 a month after taxes is considered poverty in 2014 This episode was "Phyllis Whips Inflation"

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caladon Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 30, 2001 Location: Massachusetts state home for the bewildered Posts: 1,151	Here's a fun website for calculating inflation: Inflation Calculator
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09-09-2014, 10:56 PM	#6
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,806	What would $680 a month's pay be equivalent to today? And $145 rent. She did have a studio. I wonder if that was considered a good price than for a studio apt. or pricey?