I look to my grandparents' generation and what they could do. My grandfather was an engineer for NASA from the 60's-80's. They were able to have a primary res

I look to my grandparents' generation and what they could do. My grandfather was an engineer for NASA from the 60's-80's. They were able to have a primary residence in Houston and 2 holiday homes around Texas and put 3 kids through college on a modest single income. Could I do the same today on a modest engineering salary from a government agency? No way.