Guess I’m that dumb American. Made between 30 and 50k my whole life and I have a fully paid off house and 4 paid off vehicles on an acre of land in the country. And I’m in my early 40s. Life is good. Being rich and being wealthy are two different things. I consider myself wealthy.
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DadVolante@sh.itjust.works 1 year agoThere are PLENTY of dumb Muricans who make less than 30k a year who think their big break is coming.
Television and radio have been fueling American “exceptionalism” for so many decades that many DO believe that they will join the ranks of the billionaire class.
Outtatime@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
DadVolante@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
Reading comprehension is awesome.
Outtatime@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
It is
Acters@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I dont think this but I know if I do get one, I’ll just get a financial advisor to help manage it. Aside from that my life would stay the same as I don’t want family and friends hounding me for cash. I am happy with my situation but would like to get a family of my own sometime and somehow get a place for us to live in. I just want to be financially responsible and be paid a liveable salary amount
systemglitch@lemmy.world 1 year ago
On a personal note, I don’t know anyone who has ever expressed this, and I’m getting up there in age.
DadVolante@sh.itjust.works 1 year ago
I was alive before credit scores were a thing.
It’s a thing.
aphonefriend@lemmy.world 1 year ago
I think what he’s saying is that the younger generations no longer believe this. It’s a dying sentiment.