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Keep in mind also that Gurps is using generic $ that in a contemporary campaign are based on the American dollar of 2004 when it was published. There has been some inflation since then. Also as mentioned the game income bypasses taxes, it also bypasses insurance premiums and anything put aside for retirement. The income you get is what you have to pay your cost of living and any luxury expenses after all that has been deducted.