Comment on Survey: Almost 50% of Americans Consider Themselves ‘Broke’
Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago40%? That’s not broke. My rent takes up closer to 75% of my rent. And I live in a tiny apartment with no pets, despite wanting a cat, but knowing it’s unfair to have a cat that I can’t afford.
PP_BOY_@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
If 40% of your income every month is being vaporized into nonequitable housing, you’re probably broke. You being taken advantage of even more than most people doesn’t make them “not broke” and you frankly come across as a jaded cynic more than anything.