I don’t get to visit homes valued at $1,000,000 (or $2,000,000 in California) very often if at all. If I were to visit these homes, I would see designed kitchens, wine cellars, entertainment rooms, wet bars, and theater seating. I’m far from being able to afford the amenities often considered a necessity such as security systems, professional landscapers, and in-ground pools.
The 300 wealthy people surveyed don’t have everything, though. According to the CNN article, “Only 5 percent employ personal assistants, 4 percent have a live-in housekeeper and 1 percent a driver. That [is] despite the fact that 43 percent made more than $500,000 a year and another 41 percent earned between $200,000 and $500,000.”
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Luke Landes founded Consumerism Commentary in 2003 and has been building online communities since 1990. Luke, also known as Flexo, has contributed to PC World Magazine, US News, Forbes, and other publications. 
