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by UncleMeat 2540 days ago
Surely you'd agree that there are people who are struggling financially that don't have a lease on a $40,000 car and a mortgage on a 6BR home.

"Just don't buy expensive shit" isn't an option when rent is increasing faster than wages.

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keep in mind, DiffEq is responding to a post that mentions people making six figures who are struggling to keep their homes.

there are certainly a lot of people out there who would be feeling the squeeze anywhere, but if you're making six figures and you're in danger of losing your home, you are probably doing something wrong. your house is too big, you live in the wrong place, or both.

right now I'm living pretty comfortably spending <$30k a year. I understand salaries and COL vary in different places, but most people who make six figures in an expensive area could certainly take a more humble job in a less expensive region and live a fine life.