National debt clock says 39,582.00.Id consider it much more accurate because it is based on social security tax pd. Half of American taxpayers report less than 39562 , so a married couple would be about 80k. Avg home list price past twelve months 444k , up 22k or about 5 percent from previous yr . Avg new home 2000 through 2023 up avg 6.67 percent per yr. Inflation moved from 7 to 5 after 23 years w/ 7 percent interest rate. Avg new car 51718 .If you make ten percent on yer stocks , you didnt beat inflation unless you dont drive , eat , pay rent or buy a home.