Look back at 60 and wonder what the big risk was, i was single, could stay with uncle. Would have cost time, food and transit cost. Now i say, take a year and give it a shot. An experience if nothing else.
boognish_bear said:Older millennials—now ages 36 to 45—have quietly become the highest-earning, biggest-spending generation of homebuyers in the market, per the NAR
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 5, 2026
They post the highest median household income of any generational group at $132,700, buy the largest homes at a median 2,100 square…
BigGameBaylorBear said:
For some reason I can't upload photos but a gas station in the city was $5.19/gallon. Gas outside the city was $4.79.
People can't afford to get to work in these conditions. RIP to the super commuters
RD2WINAGNBEAR86 said:FLBear5630 said:
Just takes time. The boomers and Genx were not much different, 35 is when you start earning real money. Until then you gain experience.
The 20 somethings these days expect six figures. Either personally or from their significant other. Unrealistic expectations.
My first salary was $25,000 in 1986. I was making bank compared to my fellow college grads.
The world is using more US Dollars than ever:
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 5, 2026
Offshore US Dollar deposits held in banks outside the US are up to a record ~$14.5 trillion.
This is +220% more than the ~$4.5 trillion held at the beginning of the century.
By comparison, only ~$3.5 trillion worth of euros are… pic.twitter.com/kLLlOkP7vF
What the U.S. Trade Data Say About Trump's Reindustrialization https://t.co/e29qEXUgLJ
— RealClearMarkets (@rc_markets) May 5, 2026
🚨 BREAKING: In a huge win, Mercedes Benz just announced a $4 BILLION DOLLAR investment into an Alabama manufacturing plant to ease its tariff burden and surge production
— War Correspondent (@warDaniel47) May 7, 2026
Once again the "experts" suffer a STUNNING loss and Trump wins 🔥
It turns out that TARIFFS WORK 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/bQPJZmTfcj
JUST IN: Whirlpool CFO says appliance demand hasn't been this low since the "great financial crisis."
— Polymarket (@Polymarket) May 7, 2026
BREAKING: Foreclosure filings jump to six-year high as rising property taxes, insurance costs and debt strain U.S. homeowners, per WSJ
— unusual_whales (@unusual_whales) May 7, 2026
whiterock said:What the U.S. Trade Data Say About Trump's Reindustrialization https://t.co/e29qEXUgLJ
— RealClearMarkets (@rc_markets) May 5, 2026
#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
J.R. said:whiterock said:What the U.S. Trade Data Say About Trump's Reindustrialization https://t.co/e29qEXUgLJ
— RealClearMarkets (@rc_markets) May 5, 2026
did your Messiah collect tariffs from those Penquins on the island on his chart? So, not prepared.
people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
4th and Inches said:people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
boognish_bear said:4th and Inches said:people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?
agreed with thatboognish_bear said:4th and Inches said:people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?
the middle class is worse off but they can not eat out as much and do less leisure activities.BigGameBaylorBear said:boognish_bear said:4th and Inches said:people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?
I would say the middle class is worst off today than a year ago
🚨 HOLY CRAP! The Trump economy just nearly DOUBLED jobs expectations, adding +115,000 while 62,000 were estimated
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 8, 2026
"We are MUCH stronger!"
"Last month — UPWARD revision from 178K to 185K. These are GOOD numbers."
Experts LOSE 🔥🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/uEqIwnUw6W
Whirlpool has paid a dividend through 10 U.S. recessions and every global crisis since the 1950s. But the American manufacturer’s cash crunch has gotten so severe that it is suspending that payment until further notice. https://t.co/S5I9GHhmWP
— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 8, 2026
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filings Increase 42% https://t.co/BbevfSQduE
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) May 8, 2026
NEARLY DOUBLE ECONOMISTS' EXPECTATIONS! pic.twitter.com/wgJEzpdFhi
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) May 8, 2026
Tech sector announced 33,361 job cuts in April…year-to-date total now at 85,411 and highest since 2023 @ChallengerGray pic.twitter.com/aMx2NpryiQ
— Liz Ann Sonders (@LizAnnSonders) May 8, 2026
4th and Inches said:the middle class is worse off but they can not eat out as much and do less leisure activities.BigGameBaylorBear said:boognish_bear said:4th and Inches said:people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?
I would say the middle class is worst off today than a year ago
Those that are near the poverty line are the ones who already did that and dont qualify for govt assistance are the ones in real trouble.
The hidden line: $50-100k sentiment at 90 means the 'middle' is bracing for cuts the bottom already lived through. Three moves before mid-summer: flatten subs to bedrock, lock a 1-month HYSA, freeze any loan upgrade. Defense first, offense after the data rolls over.
— BroketoBuiltFinance (@broketobuilt) May 8, 2026
The average monthly U.S. job creation has fallen below 20,000, making this the worst economy since the depths of the 2020 and 2008 crises.
— Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) May 8, 2026
We've never seen annual jobs numbers this low outside of recession. pic.twitter.com/QkD2MhL0TZ
Look, I know none of this stuff matters anymore. But my G*d.
— Jason Goepfert (@jasongoepfert) May 8, 2026
This will be the 4th time the S&P 500 $SPY has hit a record high while 5% of its members fall to 52-week lows.
1. July 1929
2. January 1973
3. December 1999
4. Today pic.twitter.com/ZV87wolVZk
4th and Inches said:BigGameBaylorBear said:boognish_bear said:4th and Inches said:boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..
I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?
I would say the middle class is worst off today than a year ago
the middle class is worse off but they can not eat out as much and do less leisure activities.
Those that are near the poverty line are the ones who already did that and dont qualify for govt assistance are the ones in real trouble.Say more about this poverty line and why don't they qualify for govt assitance. Not arguing. You make a valid point.
Would be nice to show the healthcare breakdown by administrative vs. non-administrative/patient-facing. Most of it is overwhelmingly administrative.
— Elyas Andkhoy, CFP® (@elyasandkhoy) May 9, 2026
the poverty line for house holds is 33k for a family of 4. As the amount made rises, more services are disqualified. SNAP disqualification is like above 130% of poverty line. Medicaid is lower for adults $17880 is the max a mairried couple can earn together and receive medicaid as adults.Waco1947 said:4th and Inches said:BigGameBaylorBear said:boognish_bear said:4th and Inches said:boognish_bear said:#BREAKING: Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Callihane warns that most people are “literally running out of money at the end of the month.”
— Insider Wire (@InsiderWire) May 8, 2026
people have been literally running out of money by the end of the month all my life..
I guess the more important question is what percentage are facing this and is it increasing?
I would say the middle class is worst off today than a year ago
the middle class is worse off but they can not eat out as much and do less leisure activities.
Those that are near the poverty line are the ones who already did that and dont qualify for govt assistance are the ones in real trouble.Say more about this poverty line and why don't they qualify for govt assitance. Not arguing. You make a valid point.
Americans have never been more worried about the economy:
— The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) May 9, 2026
The Consumer Sentiment Index fell -1.7 points in May, to 48.2, an all-time low.
This comes as current conditions dropped -4.7 points, to 47.8, also a record low.
Furthermore, the perceived financial situation among… pic.twitter.com/shoNz8JVyc
Related:https://t.co/yRUfquGRL1
— Robert (infra 🏛️⌛️) (@infraa_) May 10, 2026