Interview a person who is at least 20 years older than you are and who was, back when they were your age " a similar econoin . Situation as you are now. In this context, "similar" means the rollowing. About the same general character stics in terms of gender, ethnicity family status. About the same workplace skills talents, and educational qualifications. Coinpara-le type of work _y reverence to sail/educational/talent requirements place in the managerial hierarchy etc. comparable life styles e.g., part time worker part time student, and/or whatever else you consider important in your particular situation. In the interview you will determine at least . items that both of you purchase(d, regularly and of which they can recall the cost of in general. In the event that you yourself do not work - or not work enough for yo. to cover a significant portion of your current expenses-yo. should substitute the person who is your principal supporter (e.g., a parent, and interview her/him along with a person at least *, years older etc. (see above) as the other ole" of your comparisons. In any case, you should be sure to obtain two comparable individual situations, separated by at least 20 years