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In what ways are people today being convinced to spend money beyond their means? (lemmy.ca)

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[-] ohlaph@lemmy.world 12 points 10 months ago

8 years! That's insane to me.

[-] Gormadt@lemmy.blahaj.zone 18 points 10 months ago

When I talked to him today I found out his payments were $1600 per month!

I don't know how the hell he affords it

It's literally more than my rent

[-] elephantium@lemmy.world 7 points 10 months ago

That's more than my mortgage. Crazy.

[-] Mossheart@lemmy.ca 1 points 10 months ago

Cries in Vancouver. Entry level mortgages here wind up around $5700 which is somehow more expensive than my rent on a 2 bedroom 1990s era decor apartment sitting at a market average 3850/month.

We're not super wealthy, and manage our expenses well but holy shit we're never gonna get ahead in life if this is what's in store.

[-] elephantium@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

Yikes, and I thought house prices were out of control in Minneapolis!

[-] ohlaph@lemmy.world 6 points 10 months ago

Good god, that is absolutely hilarious.

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