Archived 'I see no way out': Living paycheck to paycheck is disturbingly common (philly.com)
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Archived 'I see no way out': Living paycheck to paycheck is disturbingly common (philly.com)
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[–] GimmeTheUsual 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Median pay in the USA is dogshit. Most people live close to cities, where prices are high. Suburbs only save you to a certain extent on costs, then the rest of your "savings" gets eaten up by transportation.
No one is really winning, with wages flat as fuck but inflation and food/healthcare prices escalating. Its going to reach a breaking point. Oh, and wait until the fucking underfunded and nearly broke pension programs fail.
That's going to fuck everything up.
[–] Goathole 3 points 1 point 4 points (+4|-3) ago
You sound like every other loser dip shit who's too stupid to accept your own inadequacies. You're entire post swings around mine while you avoid every single point I've made while you've attempted to blame others for your shortcomings.
Consume less, save for the things you want. No one starts out at the top, you work your way up.
I'm very well aware of the costs of living, I endure them every day.
How's that new iPhone you bought the other day? I bet you're enjoying that 2 bedroom apartment with a balcony even though it's just you and your girlfriend living there. I know, I know, just in case someone wants to sleep over..........
The other night you spent a $120 at the bar, it sure was though right?
[–] GimmeTheUsual ago
I'm fine, I'm talking about the rapidly disappearing "middle" class that can't afford jack shit, even out in the suburbs.
So save the financial preaching for the people that can't get their shit together when they do have adequate pay. Unfortunately, a majority are making under 30k a year. Look it up, its out there. Most can't even cover a $300 emergency expense.
Its fucked up beyond belief. All this shit is going to blow the fuck up, just be prepared.