How much money would you need to make (annual household income) to live the life you want to live? I am talking about buying the things you want to buy, providing what you would want for your family, do what you want, without having to have debt for toys, house, cars, etc continually. This is a serious question and not looking for answers like 10 million so I can hunt all day am over the world.

I am not sure the question is clear, but I am asking because I have a nephew I am trying to help out. He is 19 and I am trying to show him he needs to get a worthwhile degree or seek serious training in a trade in order to make the kind of money it takes to have the life I know he wants.

Thanks for the help. I am hoping there will be some good answers I can show him.