[villages07]

Barefoot is correct... some of her monthly expenses are directly related to the size and value of the home she were to purchase. Living expenses for a 2,000 sq ft Designer are more than an 1,100 sq ft Patio Villa. Property taxes, insurance, utilities, to name a few. So, lacking further details, if she lives a moderate lifestyle in a modest house, with no mortgage, she should be able to afford TV on 2,000/month (and still have some left over for unexpected expenses). Of course, if she ever had to tap into her house equity, she would be eligible for a reverse mortgage.