TL;DR: Americans now need to make $120K a year to afford a typical middle-class life and qualify to purchase a home. Minimum.

  • agitatedpotato@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    If you want the results of the American dream the only way to do so is crime. Probably always been true, but boy is it truer than ever now.

      • ShaggySnacks@lemmy.myserv.one
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        10 months ago

        Yeah, back in my day. A simple theft only got you a few days in jail. With inflation, we’re looking months now for the same crime.

        Shakes head

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          10 months ago

          transportation costs, suppliers, loss prevention is not 100%, insurances, food, lower customer base due to inflation/ cheaper lower quality alternatives (goes hand in hand), office supplies/ services, etcetera

          inflation has hit everyone even in the shady areas