So has the used market finally dropped dramatically?
#51
better add some zeros to that 25 bukz a month, kid
as far as the rest of your "world according to Rounders" blather, not everyone is single with a well paying job living in a cabin in the UP
many are raising families (costs much more in food and everything else from laundry detergent to toothpaste, to toilet paper, to school supplies to clothes, to utilities to medical to GAS for TWO vehicles.)
ever raise a family, Rounders?
Many people are on fixed incomes as well
it's no wonder your fan club beats you over head
it's because of the stupid that comes out of your mouth
..L.T.A.
as far as the rest of your "world according to Rounders" blather, not everyone is single with a well paying job living in a cabin in the UP
many are raising families (costs much more in food and everything else from laundry detergent to toothpaste, to toilet paper, to school supplies to clothes, to utilities to medical to GAS for TWO vehicles.)
ever raise a family, Rounders?
Many people are on fixed incomes as well
it's no wonder your fan club beats you over head
it's because of the stupid that comes out of your mouth
..L.T.A.
I don't live in my cabin, I pay for two homes actually, so that is an expense. But my utilities and taxes are the same. In this part of the country utilities just don't increase over night.
But add up what you really buy. Also look at the junk you buy too. Myself, I bring a thermos to work, and don't have cable. But I do spend lots of money on other stuff.
#53
Just as that was an extreme these last 20 years have been a bit of an extreme, Though this one lasted long enough, that people forgot it was an extreme.
Will it change by borrowing habits? Maybe. low interest was nice. But also depends if I have the luxory of letting it change ,my habits. Hopefuly later in my life, established, house paid off in few years it will. But if I was young, I would be borrowing just like I was 21 years ago. Just facotr in the cost of interest.
Will it change by borrowing habits? Maybe. low interest was nice. But also depends if I have the luxory of letting it change ,my habits. Hopefuly later in my life, established, house paid off in few years it will. But if I was young, I would be borrowing just like I was 21 years ago. Just facotr in the cost of interest.
#54
Some folks were not living beyond their means, and were on a budget. Those same folks have had to cut back savings, going out to public places, because the monthly necessities have gone up 10-15%. While salaries went up 2-3%.
I know a lot of folks making under $30 an hour, and many making $20 an hour because that's what that region pays for skilled trades. Prices can only go up so far before people stop paying it.
I know several folks who have started or joined CO-OP. Some farmers have started "shared farming" because the corporations refuse to pay more for products. "Shared farming" means a groups of folks pay to all the costs to raise chickens, beef cows and pig to avoid grocery stores. Local farmer markets are returning to what I remember in the 1970s. Families/Co-OPs buying whole cows and pigs and putting into freezers to provide food for several months.
Rounders - glad to know you are rich enough to no be effected. Once again, your arrogance is showing.
Me? I am fine, but I am also working to help someone else most weeks of the year.
I know a lot of folks making under $30 an hour, and many making $20 an hour because that's what that region pays for skilled trades. Prices can only go up so far before people stop paying it.
I know several folks who have started or joined CO-OP. Some farmers have started "shared farming" because the corporations refuse to pay more for products. "Shared farming" means a groups of folks pay to all the costs to raise chickens, beef cows and pig to avoid grocery stores. Local farmer markets are returning to what I remember in the 1970s. Families/Co-OPs buying whole cows and pigs and putting into freezers to provide food for several months.
Rounders - glad to know you are rich enough to no be effected. Once again, your arrogance is showing.
Me? I am fine, but I am also working to help someone else most weeks of the year.
Family of 4 in an apartment, paying more for utilities, more for gas to get to work. More for food. More for day care. So 200 a month more for food, 100 a month more for gas, 100 more for utilities, 100 more for day care and now 600 more for rent. Thats 1100 more a month.
So you own a house, like me. Im fixed income. My house went up 280K in value since 2020, sounds great right. It's horrible, my property tax went up 1075 dollars a year. My insurance went up 400 dollars a year. My utility's, my food, my gas, my car insurance all went up. My income did not. No, I won't miss any meals. But I have made life style changes, we cant afford to go out to eat once a week any more. I am more careful about what I spend money on.
I am actually blessed to have plenty of room to cut and keep a good lifestyle. I know many who are struggling, and they have good jobs at 27 an hour, which use to be very good for this area.
better add some zeros to that 25 bukz a month, kid
as far as the rest of your "world according to Rounders" blather, not everyone is single with a well paying job living in a cabin in the UP
many are raising families (costs much more in food and everything else from laundry detergent to toothpaste, to toilet paper, to school supplies to clothes, to utilities to medical to GAS for TWO vehicles.)
ever raise a family, Rounders?
Many people are on fixed incomes as well
here's a shocker, 63% of working Americans can't come up with $500 cash for an emergency
63% of Employees Are Unable to Cover a $500 Emergency Expense (fool.com)
it's no wonder your fan club beats you over head
it's because of the stupid that comes out of your mouth
..L.T.A.
as far as the rest of your "world according to Rounders" blather, not everyone is single with a well paying job living in a cabin in the UP
many are raising families (costs much more in food and everything else from laundry detergent to toothpaste, to toilet paper, to school supplies to clothes, to utilities to medical to GAS for TWO vehicles.)
ever raise a family, Rounders?
Many people are on fixed incomes as well
here's a shocker, 63% of working Americans can't come up with $500 cash for an emergency
63% of Employees Are Unable to Cover a $500 Emergency Expense (fool.com)
it's no wonder your fan club beats you over head
it's because of the stupid that comes out of your mouth
..L.T.A.
#55
I am not disagreeing home prices are volatile,but they too have been last 20 years.
Around utilities just can't raise rates on electric. Gas can be adjusted,but hasn't been a lot. Warm years. Propane did go up. As I said $40-50 a month.
I have found people really don't understand their utility bills
Around utilities just can't raise rates on electric. Gas can be adjusted,but hasn't been a lot. Warm years. Propane did go up. As I said $40-50 a month.
I have found people really don't understand their utility bills
#56
I am not disagreeing home prices are volatile,but they too have been last 20 years.
Around utilities just can't raise rates on electric. Gas can be adjusted,but hasn't been a lot. Warm years. Propane did go up. As I said $40-50 a month.
I have found people really don't understand their utility bills
Around utilities just can't raise rates on electric. Gas can be adjusted,but hasn't been a lot. Warm years. Propane did go up. As I said $40-50 a month.
I have found people really don't understand their utility bills
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