You can go to the site http://www.globalrichlist.com/ and see how your salary compares with the rest of the world earnings.  Even on my stipended internship, I’m in the top 12% of world earners, which is ironic considering I work at a non-profit organization to end poverty and hunger.   I know that cost of living and purchasing parity distorts that – but I want to step back and ask myself how well I’m using that money.

I live within my budget, putting a little aside for savings, and using money charitably as well. I’m not as radical as Shane Claiborne and sewing all my own clothes – but I do get most of them from thrift shops.  Is that enough?