@nursefrombirth I wouldn't balk at $500k for sure but look I am a simple dude.
What I need is enough to comfortably take care of all my mandatory bills without worrying and have enough left over where I can put money in a rainy day fund, an emergency fund, and retirement.
I don't need much, but its tough to be truly happy when I'm worried about how I am gonna be able to deal with that next months power bill that's 2x the normal price or needing new tires or etc.