"So now being able to take vacations (even if you're in financially good shape) is off limits? Of course not. This is outside the context of the thread where a

"So now being able to take vacations (even if you're in financially good shape) is off limits? Of course not. This is outside the context of the thread where a family LOSES JOBS and starts accepting food stamps because they cannot afford food. Yes -- IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD FOOD, you are too poor to take luxury vacations. I apologize if that is offensive. Otherwise: PLEASE learn to follow basic context. This isn't a generalized conversation of yuppie finances. It's a specific conversation of a specific case where a dual income family becomes a no-income family, but keeps luxury vehicles while accepting government money. I find it irresponsible to store value in a depreciating luxury vehicle while asking your neighbors for food, but there are other opinions on the subject.