@return2ozma to News • 9 months agoConsumers are so demoralized by inflation and high rates they've given up on saving for the American Dream and are spending money instead, economist saysfortune.comexternal-linkmessage-square193arrow-up1553arrow-down131cross-posted to: economicsaboringdystopia
arrow-up1522arrow-down1external-linkConsumers are so demoralized by inflation and high rates they've given up on saving for the American Dream and are spending money instead, economist saysfortune.com@return2ozma to News • 9 months agomessage-square193cross-posted to: economicsaboringdystopia
minus-square@njordomirlink11•9 months agoYa know, I’ve been saving better than most my age. 401k, savings account, emergency fund, investments, crypto, etc. and I keep being reminded that no matter how much I save, I’ll still never achieve the American dream without help.
minus-square@BeMoreCarefullinkEnglish4•9 months agoI’m in a similar boat, minus crypto. If anything it’s made me realize how big that chasm has become.
Ya know, I’ve been saving better than most my age. 401k, savings account, emergency fund, investments, crypto, etc. and I keep being reminded that no matter how much I save, I’ll still never achieve the American dream without help.
I’m in a similar boat, minus crypto. If anything it’s made me realize how big that chasm has become.
What the fuck is this American dream anyway?