‘Could I Buy Fewer Avocados And Never Leave The House?’ A Millennial Can’t Understand ‘How People Have Money’
From Yahoo Finance: 2025-03-29 09:00:00
A Reddit post from a frustrated Millennial making $125,000 a year sparked a discussion on financial struggles despite high earnings. The post questioned how people have money when expenses seem endless. Users debated reasons for financial difficulties, from generational wealth to luck, high-paying careers, frugality, and marrying well.
Some users shared stories of financial discipline, paying off debt, and building savings on moderate incomes. Extreme circumstances, legal settlements, and luck were cited as ways people managed to make ends meet. Others highlighted the financial challenges facing the middle class, emphasizing the importance of solidarity among working people in today’s economy.