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ok_cpu

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2. I can see the other three, but Americans under 35 makes no sense to me

Reply to IronLionZion (Original post)

Thu Nov 27, 2025, 09:55 AM

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Student debt, housing costs, whole careers getting eliminated by AI...I'm in my early 50s and we were able to work our way through school, buy a house, and start a family by our early-mid 20s. In less than 30 years that's become really, really hard.

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4 charts show who's feeling good about the economy -- and who isn't [View all] IronLionZion Thursday OP

So my trickle down is going to my sons for "generational " wealth. flying_wahini Thursday #1

I can see the other three, but Americans under 35 makes no sense to me ok_cpu Thursday #2

Young people are more likely to adapt to change IronLionZion Thursday #4

That's a very good point. ok_cpu Thursday #6

Wish I Could See It ProfessorGAC Thursday #3

I tried. It may be down. There may be other archive sites if you want to put the original link and see if it works. IronLionZion Thursday #5

Might As Well Give It A Try ProfessorGAC Thursday #7

Try this link IronLionZion Thursday #8

Worked! Thanks ProfessorGAC Thursday #9

We have plenty of money and are economically very well positioned for living in retirement. My 31 year old Raftergirl Thursday #10