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Consumers are so demoralized by inflation and high rates they've given up on saving for the American Dream and are spending money instead, economist says (fortune.com)
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[–] davel@lemmy.ml 8 points 5 months ago (1 children)

If I were in the average millennials’ or gen-zs’ shoes, I might be spending it on drugs.

[–] Assian_Candor@hexbear.net 4 points 5 months ago

OD stats would suggest you're not alone in this idea