High Housing Costs Force Many Employed People into Homelessness

[@The_LOL-hg7wt]

That someone works 7 days a week and can't find a place to live says alot about this country.

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

The last 4 years and useless Administration caused so many pain and suffering for many American families.

[@Arbysroastbeefjuice]

@@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401and is the next one going to make it any better? They’re all out to profit for themselves

[@LewisKindrick-r5n]

It's not all the fault of this country. Some of these people have been making bad financial decisions their whole lives. They get their "financial advice" from advertisements.

[@Nitterous]

​@LewisKindrick-r5n yes, let's ignore the fact that both productivity and cost of living have gone up but pay has not.

[@jonR8602]

You can't blame others for your situation. We have no control over what happens to us, just how we respond. Gig jobs are not going to get you ahead. Because you have no kitchen you spend crazy amounts on fast food. Where there's a will there's a way, didn't mean it'll be easy or you'll come out unscathed. But anyone can overcome any adversity with persistence.

[@ThatDude-vw7ge]

it used to be that most homeless people were drug addicts, gamblers or unemployed people. now you can work 2 jobs and still can’t afford an apartment. this country is done.

[@moneyindabank]

Not professional gamblers.

[@Jesse-gr2xo]

Most homeless people were families, seniors, vets, and working people who couldn't afford rents. In the 1980s I remember reading about middle class families living in their cars.

[@chestnutters9504]

It’s done for the middle and working class. Don’t get it twisted it’s a playground for the rich!

[@craigs1437]

@@chestnutters9504 Agreed, it's the American way. The 1950's are long gone, and many of us were not even born then.

[@MakeSureYouCleanUp]

It's a narrative that's still being pushed and will continue to be pushed.

[@jeffDwyer1]

Boomer here, it’s more than just a housing crisis. More and more people might face a tough time in retirement. Low-paying jobs, inflation, and high rents make it hard to save. Now, middle-class Americans find it tough to own a home too, leaving them without a place to retire.

[@wmwoods-l4f]

The increasing prices have impacted my plan to retire at 62, work part-time, and save for the future. I'm concerned about whether those who navigated the 2008 financial crisis had an easier time than I am currently experiencing. The combination of stock market volatility and a decrease in income is causing anxiety about whether I'll have sufficient funds for retirement.

[@Amberabove]

Truly the situations are difficult but it has honestly never been easy. I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I'd suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $110k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 400k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.

[@CindyValenti]

impressive gains! how can I get your advisor please, if you dont mind me asking? I could really use a help as of now

[@Amberabove]

Annette Christine Conte’ is the licensed FA I use. Just google the name. You’d find necessary details to work with and set up an appointment. To be honest, I almost didn't buy the idea of letting someone handle growing my finance, but so glad I did.

[@CindyValenti]

thanks for the lead, just searched Annette by her full name, easily spotted her consulting page and was able to schedule a call session, she seems highly professional from her resumé..

[@Berserk1Manga]

Imagine being homeless with a fulltime job in the dead of winter. This is what we get with a corporate oligarchy in power.

[@PrayerinJesusnameWarriorinJesu]

SINFUL DEMOCRATS ARE STILL IN OFFICE. I KNOW THEY THAT PUT THERE TRUST IN THE LORD SHALL BE DELIVERED. NOT FLESH AND BLOOD.

[@justagirlsd3000]

Yup and it’s going to get worse.

[@missophelie3781]

Now, imagine students!

[@kevsta67]

the big corporations are the biggest donors to the DNC. meanwhile the left brought over a million illegals into this country and they'll all getting medical bills,housing and food paid for them by american tax payer money

[@MarieLamour-cv1jc]

@@missophelie3781 Most are doing van life now.

[@rainandellie818]

This is why more and more families are becoming multigenerational homes.

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

Not if you have no family or an abusive narcissistic toxic family.

[@bloodlove93]

yup. tbh i feel much worse for people who actually had legitimate houses that they owned and lost,even if sold they're broke,now they really deserved better. but bs like this is one of innumerable reasons i won't live in a city or apartment, can't trust those. there's far more options even if renting a house,so people who rent rooms in a human zoo don't get much sympathy from me.

[@marcomendiola8381]

This is normal in almost every other country, America expects young adults to move out at 18. Multigenerational homes are more likely to save more money and even time for other activities. It should be normalized honestly.

[@faeglish420]

my home is multigenerational.. my son is 22 and my parents are in their 70s and im 44... we do what my parents cant due to age around the house and we all help with food and costs like gas and electricity.. we all live a minimalistic life style so its not a big deal to us 😊

[@jimmyjay689]

Back to the old ways...I welcome it

[@Kr0nicDragon]

Greed will destroy us all.

[@jikook7457]

It already is 😢

[@iwishpeoplecaredagain]

Eventually yes it's happening now worse then I've every seen.

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

Especially the past 4 years. SMH

[@jikook7457]

@@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 It's Joe's fault, right? Good Lord, stop eating lead paint and see reality. I know your view is obstructed by a large orange man's colon, but get a grip!

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

Yup, it will. I was asked once, what kills most civilizations throughout history? My answer was Greed. It kills more than disease, invasion, war, etc,.

[@AllisonSherman657]

The worst part is the people working hardest are getting the least remuneration for their efforts and then shamed in the media for not taking more hours, more work despite the poverty wages. 40% of people in work need state support. That’s a reflection of greed not poor work ethics by working people. This is being done by design, by greed.

[@thamad311]

If you are not in the financial market space right now, you are making a huge mistake. I understand that it could be due to ignorance, but if you want to make your money work for you, prevent inflation from eroding your savings, build generational wealth, and cultivate good habits and financial knowledge, you must be in the market.

[@coolben854]

I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either digital currency or stocks.

[@mnthunder]

I’ve been diligently working, saving and contributing towards early retirement and financial freedom, but since covid outbreak, the economy so far has caused my portfolio to underperform, do I keep contributing to my 401k or look at alternative sectors to meet my goals?

[@AllisonSherman657]

I've always delegated my investment decisions to an advisor, since suffering major portfolio loss early 2020, amid covid outbreak. I'm now semi-retired and only work 7.5 hours a week, with barely 25% short of my $1m retirement goal after subsequent investments to date.

[@mnthunder]

I would not mind looking up the professional that helped you. I will be retiring in two years and I might need some management on my much larger portfolio. Don't want to take any chances.

[@melaniemcintyre6115]

This should infuriate everyone. Why on earth are any of our elected officials allowed to keep their jobs when we have this amount of suffering in our nation?

[@P2Feener305]

Nope not me. I have a GED and I’m a convicted felon..I make 100k a year today…and it’s not by working a minimum wage entry level job…it’s by spending my youth learning and working hard to grow in my field of work and today it’s paying off…ever hear the story of the cricket and the ant? Well most of those complaining are the crickets..the ones that spent all summer (youth) laughing and joking and not working towards a future…the ant are those that did not waste time and worked on their future (winter) so when time came they were prepared…I don’t feel sorry for the crickets of this world.

[@Alex-zh3jc]

Because the world listened to the pretty lies that everyone is entitled to everything and they treated the hard workers like trash while giving trophies to the lazy and cheats. The few smart hard workers know we were the ones who brought value and wo us working everyone fails. Shouldnt have promoted entitled brats and treated us like sht. We owe u and ur fams nothing..

[@Alex-zh3jc]

Wo us the whole communist system fails better treat the farmers better than the onlyfans girls or abortion clinic killers for power and profit

[@JoMoHW]

@@P2Feener305you got lucky. I’m 19, blue collar, my company gets a tax cut for hiring felons. I see some of the worst in our society come and go. Some of the best people too, who got hit with unfortunate situations or charges, people who have been working their entire lives for improvement as you say. It’s a game of luck, playing the right cards, but most importantly… getting the right ones dealt to you.

[@fedbia2003]

@@P2Feener305facts. People trying to make it seem like all minimum wage jobs should afford the typical lifestyle.

[@DekkaDelk-um3rs]

Just found out yesterday my brother been living in his car for 3months..😢. He said they went up on his rent and he simply can't afford it, as this deplete his entire check. I felt bad because he didnt tell me, as I live in another state. He said he did not feel right as a man to ask me for help. Although he refuse to accept help, I told him my door is always open. To all, please be kind to people, and help when you can. Its getting harder to live.

[@frostyfrances4700]

I hope your dear brother relents soon and accepts your help. Try to impress on him that if he stays with you until he gets back on his feet, helping with expenses when he's able to get a job, then YOU will be in HIS spiritual debt. Put your wits together and you might be able to find something he could do at your home as an independent contractor or a side gig. That might help with his understandably bruised ego. Multi-generational co-housing used to be a regular thing. And I applaud you for being a good brother.

[@alisarice95]

That’s awful…I’m so sorry that happened…I don’t have a lot but if I could help in any way, please let me know…no one should have to experience homelessness especially in the winter..

[@ki11aqueen5]

@@frostyfrances4700America has taught us that asking for help means we are a burden.

[@frostyfrances4700]

@@ki11aqueen5 - I know. But it's a FALSE narrative that needs to go the way of horse and buggy. A narrative meant to create and maintain a cowed servant class. The unassimilated immigrants, for instance; America NEEDS them, they're a blessing and given half a chance they dig in and work hard to contribute to the country. They do jobs that just about no established citizen will touch. Their labor serves us all, and w/o them we'll tumble into a headspin economically. But what does smug society do but kick down on them if they can't speak good English all the while refusing to provide ESL classes. Damned if they do and damned if they don't, no matter which way they turn. And as a society we're not much better to the native born. The rich don't make wealth. Labor does! And it's to a society's benefit to level the playing field; if anyone thinks it is already, they've got blinders on. So whatever your personal situation, know that you're worthy and have no cause to feel lesser than anyone else. I'm fed up to here with people preaching that nobody owes anyone anything - we all owe each other *everything!*

[@maximezozobizan2582]

@DekkaDelk-um3rs I understand your brother because I have been in the same situation to the point that I decided to find a job overseas.I left the US three years ago and I do not expect to come back because it's getting worst....Sad on how the American dream is becoming an illusion.

[@artiesopinion9135]

I pray nothing ever goes wrong with Ms. Tweedy’s car.

[@valariesullivan9691]

Yea....thank God she has a decent vehicle!! I was thinking the same thing as you.

[@hiddenhazardable]

If something does it will not affect your home equity whatsoever, you're good.

[@leelohaskin7941]

​@@hiddenhazardable 🤡

[@thenotoriousgryyn342]

As long as she keeps up her car insurance, gets regular tune ups, and gets new tires every year, she'll be fine.

[@EricaGamet]

@@hiddenhazardable I think the OP, unlike you, was thinking about Ms. Tweedy and her ability to keep working for her babies... and not herself. 🙄

[@gingerkilkus]

People will have to accept the possibility that we won't ever return to 3%. If sellers must sell, home prices will have to decline, and lower evaluations will follow. Sure I'm not alone in my chain of thoughts.

[@Franklin-gq4si]

Buy now, home prices will not go lower. If rates drop, you can refinance

[@CharlesArthur-fq5sx]

The government will have no choice but to print more notes and lower interest rates.

[@williamDonaldson432]

Well i think, home prices will need to fall by at least 40% before the market normalizes. If you do not know whether to buy a house or not, it is best you seek guidance from a well-experienced advisor for proper portfolio allocation. So far, that’s how I’ve stayed afloat over 5 years now, amassing nearly $1m in return on investments.

[@foreverlaura-fq4eu]

this is quite huge! what have you invested in ? much more info needed please ...I think this is something I should do, but I've been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same but it seems you’ve got it all worked out with the firm you work with so i surely wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

[@williamDonaldson432]

Finding financial advisors like Rebecca Lynne Buie who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@LawrenceBroussard]

Respectful for this lovely mother working hard to take care of her children. These are the people that should be helped.

[@M1999-v4v]

Where is the father? No one has asked that question but me. This man got this woman pregnant 3 times and he's nowhere in the picture. What kind of father does that to their kids? This man got his kids living in a car. OMG. Is he sick or did he pass away because I don't see the father?

[@janetappmeyer7483]

@@M1999-v4v Unfortunately, many fathers are not taking the responsibility of helping to raise their children. That isn't the fault of the mothers.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

janetappmeyer7483 Thank you!

[@LoveyourLife-1970]

These are the people that Trump calls lazy... and those who voted for Trump are the people who agree with him.

[@johnnypham2850]

@janetappmeyer7483 It is indeed the fault of any woman who does not secure a contract prior to giving birth.

[@kittenmittens4387]

Ms. Tweedy is a wonderful, hard-working mother who clearly loves her children very much. They are lucky to have her strength and positivity.

[@ussdavidrrayify]

Please tell me someone started a go fund me for this beautiful family.

[@jimmyjay689]

Where daddy at?

[@emilyfeagin2673]

jimmyjay689 It’s sad when fathers abandon their children, isn’t it?

[@ValisFan3]

She doesn't have a husband. I don't want to judge her, and I don't know why she has 3 children and doesn't have a husband, but a lot of women are going to have to stay married for financial reasons. Pooling resources saves a lot of time and money compared to dividing them. If she had a husband, she wouldn't have to work so hard, and she'd probably have a house or apartment to live in.

[@TheMaxima2004]

The daddy probably in jail dead or transform into a woman.SMH

[@shadaeChevelle4737]

Food & shelter has become a luxury 💔

[@eliashernandez9879]

That exactly what bill gates said. He also said its going to be a luxury to eat a steak in the future

[@pizzazzsnudge7800]

@@eliashernandez9879 The crisis is about to get a lot worse over the next 4 years. I think we will need to learn to enjoy eating crickets and ants. Not ideal but plus side, its healthier than a steak haha

[@SVmathfarmer]

@@pizzazzsnudge7800crickets taste good roasted with chilis ❤

[@GgDBXS]

No house, no food but still need a car. American dream.

[@tbessy1963]

And you all voted for it. Happy now?

[@mynameishunter4308]

"WhY isN't tHiS gEnErAtiOn hAviNg KiDs ???"

[@joc-yv7xw]

cant afford them

[@teremin]

POvErtY Is a ChOiCe!!!

[@MrREDLORD79]

​@@tereminare you a state employee from the 8th section?

[@craigostopovich4860]

Love is love

[@theforcedmeme]

You'd be lucky to afford one. Let alone two to sustain population replacement

[@Hobo_productions]

Ive been crying so much because we will be homeless at the end of January. Ive already done that. The hardest part is just existing without someone calling cops

[@adelgado854]

If you don’t mind me asking, how did the homelessness issue come up.

[@Hobo_productions]

@adelgado854 Are you asking how we became homeless?

[@fatemad4012]

​@@Hobo_productionsyes how ?

[@adelgado854]

@@Hobo_productions Yes

[@Hobo_productions]

@@adelgado854 Rent went up and our wages didn't. I was injured and put out of work for months. Head gasket blew and put us back thousands. Now we have to save for college to hopefully get a better job but we can't afford college and rent, so we're choosing the option that might better our future.

[@sarawilliam696]

I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quiet mediocre neighbourhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighbourhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.

[@Justinmeyer1000]

Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalizes.If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.

[@NoorJari406]

Personally, I can connect to that. When I began working with a fiduciary financial counsellor, my advantages were certain. I got into the market early 2019 and the constant downtrends and losses discouraged me so I sold off, got back in Dec 2021 this time with guidance, Long story short, its been 2years now and I’ve gained over a million dollars following guidance from my investment adviser.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

This is huge! think you can point me towards the direction of your advisor? been looking at advisory management myself.. seeking ways to invest and make more money with the uncertainty in the economy.

[@NoorJari406]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Aileen Gertrude Tippy’’’ for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

Insightful... I curiously looked up her name on the internet and I found her site, which I reviewed and went through to learn more about her credentials, academic background, and employment. She has a fiduciary duty to protect my best interests. I sent her an email outlining my objectives and also booked a session with her; thanks for sharing.

[@whiteclouds9775]

So these kids are attending school while living in a car? Um. ... American dream is dead.

[@maryatalya4831]

It is very common to see kids in this reality. Here is the problem: After COVD many of the landlords nationwide and when seeing that many people had to stay at home and many could not pay rent ( Moratorium) decided to ask people to make 3 times the rent and this unlawful policy is what keep people homeless. The majority of people make barely 1800 a month. When someone wants to rent a home that cost 800 (800x3=2400) if you do not make 2400 a month you cannot rent. In addtion and important factor there is no inventory of homes for rent. Much of the homes you can find are from the 50's 60's 70's and are few, old, and needs repair. Still people put homes like this for rent making tenants sick. So, it is expensive, much places are not worth the price, there is no availability and abusive ruling and pricing. This lady needs a big home for all her children and it will cost her a fortune under the current housing market to find something good for her.

[@timguillory6339]

“It’s called the American dream because you gotta be asleep to believe it”

[@Emmy-J]

And yet we have millions of immigrants coming here thinking they will have a better life, more opportunities.

[@melindaunknown6411]

Don’t fret! Bezos and Musk are doing extremely well and are looking forward to their tax cuts.

[@itsablessingbeinganamerica1401]

Happening for years. Children in the public schools have many parents who are struggling.

[@nyreggie-isb23]

As you pointed out, the situation for middle-class Americans is concerning. Even for those who’ve worked hard their entire lives, homeownership and savings are becoming less attainable, which limits options for a secure retirement. It’s a sobering reminder of how crucial it is to think ahead and explore alternatives while we still have the energy and resources to do so. Hopefully, conversations like these can inspire more people to rethink their approach and take action sooner rather than later.

[@face2lune]

Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalise. If you are in cross roads or need sincere advice on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.

[@coolben854]

I agree with you and I believe that the secret to financial stability is having the right investment ideas to enable you earn more money, I don’t know who agrees with me but either way I recommend either real estate and stocks.

[@mnthunder]

I’ve been diligently working, saving and contributing towards early retirement and financial freedom, but since covid outbreak, the economy so far has caused my portfolio to underperform, do I keep contributing to my 401k or look at alternative sectors to meet my goals?

[@nyreggie-isb23]

I've always delegated my investment decisions to an advisor, since suffering major portfolio loss early 2020, amid covid outbreak. I'm now semi-retired and only work 7.5 hours a week, with barely 25% short of my $1m retirement goal after subsequent investments to date.

[@mnthunder]

I would not mind looking up the professional that helped you. I will be retiring in two years and I might need some management on my much larger portfolio. Don't want to take any chances.

[@Phase52012]

It's called a failed society. and it doesn't matter how well "Wall St." is doing.

[@Illustratedbykelley]

👏 👏 👏

[@Ladybhive71]

​@@Illustratedbykelley👏🏾👏🏾

[@melissachartres3219]

WHAT'S called a failed society?

[@P2Feener305]

So it’s society’s fault you didn’t do well in school and didn’t get a real career and had to settle for minimum wage entry level jobs…..got it.

[@kassaken6521]

​@P2Feener305 So it's the everyday Americans' fault for rising rent cost, food cost, and overall inflation with no increases in livable wages from jobs for the last 4 decades?

[@ethxo6734]

This terrifies me and it’s a direct result of corporate greed. Many CEOs have realized mass layoffs is the easy button for short term stock price growth while having no consideration for the lives they’ll disrupt. No one is safe. I don’t take my job for granted. As my salary has increased I’ve kept my expenses the same, even spending less.

[@jordicarvajal2834]

Soon they will only extreme rich and extreme poor. The middle class is dead at this point.

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

Better Budgeting the money we don't have is NOT the answer here. Rebellion is.

[@reneeupdike2220]

One thing I've looked at is "Who is buying the housing?". The reports are saying more and more single family houses are being bought and paid with CASH! It's "Corporate". If they pay in cash the buyer closes earlier and gets their money faster. This IS corporate greed! A lot of the 401K companies are investing in real estate because it's safe. But some are paying cash outright and buying above the asking price to gobble them up. The sellers really need to take a stand and ONLY sell to individual families. But I think the damage is already done with the homeless pop just growing and growing. SOMETHING needs to be done! The rich FAT CATS in DC are unaware of what it feels like to be homeless and to actually go to the grocery store and buy groceries on a budget!

[@xa0wnerx]

Corporations are milking as much as they can before shit hits the fan. That’s why they went mass immigration both skilled and unskilled, creates more debt slaves and lowers wages.

[@Countcho]

Ceo's are just employees following orders. Youre mad at the wrong people. The owners are laughing.

[@PrettyKitty100]

I’m glad it’s finally being pointed out. I’m tired of it being assumed that just because a person is homeless, or on welfare, then it must mean they are unemployed. That’s not the case anymore. Housing is just too expensive. 😓

[@SharlenesJourney]

Facts they have all types of stigmas towards the homelesss but it could literally happen to anybody and that’s how it starts . I’m homeless right now however I wouldn’t wish this on my worse enemy at all !!

[@KindaHomelessMark]

@@SharlenesJourney you’re a better person than me. there are so many rich ass people and selfish ass people i wish were homeless. just so they know/knew how bad some people have it.

[@SharlenesJourney]

@ I totally understand what you’re saying cause I be like they need to see what we go through however this is so traumatic the thing about homelessness is to is that you don’t know when you’re getting out of it it’s also a lot of navigating through everything and just feeling so bogged down. Everyday it’s a fight and a battle with this

[@KindaHomelessMark]

@@SharlenesJourney I’m content with the van I’m currently living out of, I have enough blankets to power through the season, I at least have “a job” and gotta make things work as they come. Good luck fighting the fight.

[@kristinakepler4234]

Yes or that they must be on drugs people automatically assume there something wrong with you it's like they can't ever understand that sometimes input does not match output

[@annemoore4461]

I hope we all know that it doesn't matter who is in the 'top job' because this is a systemic problem -- greed. We have allowed many of our economic sectors, to take advantage of the American people. It's disgusting and frightening for the future of our country. My husband and I will be retiring in the next two years n another country. We are absolutely worried that SS! will no longer be funded. we'll have to rely on his pension, a 403 (b) and a very prolific Investment account with Stephanie Janis Stiefel my FA. Our national debt is bloating and expanding every month. Our government needs to get spending under control and cut the federal budget.

[@DhaliaKaimkhani]

I know this lady you just mentioned. Stephanie Janis Stiefel is a portfolio manager and investment advisor. She gained recognition as an employee of neuberger berman; a renowned investor she is. Stephanie Janis Stiefel has demonstrated expertise in investment strategies and has been involved in managing portfolios and providing guidance to clients.

[@ohmakure4716]

I’m planning on moving to Thailand in the next 5 years if trump’s government doesn’t do anything with the high prices of groceries and taxes What about you??

[@DaraangelyHarvie]

Been debt free for two years thanks to Stephanie Janis Stiefel. So sad to see my friends in their 40s with car loans, mortgages and credit card debt.

[@GobinderLuymes]

Please stop gentrifying countries

[@GobinderLuymes]

How can i reach Stephanie if you don't mind me asking? Heard she’s an IA.

[@HeyGirlHey77]

I got an apartment that took forever to get. After I moved in and settled, I decided to not decorate. Not to buy anything to make my space, MY SPACE because I am tired. I cant even enjoy my space because I work everyday. The one day I get off, I still feel restless because I am thinking of Monday. I probably wont stay here in this apartment cause the rent WILL go up. I am reducing things. Getting rid of things and not buying decor or nothing because I need to be like Erykah Badus song and " Pack light!" I live with the mindset of a "vagabond!"😢I have to be able to go at a moments notice. Sad but thats how I move now.

[@meaganmoore7094]

I am the same way I have already been in 3 different Apts in the state I live in

[@missmadelinesadventures3278]

It's not sad. Sounds delightful. Decorate your mind with all this energy you've saved ❤

[@niklay33]

The less the better. I’ve learned to not Care abt STUFF

[@captng]

Not decorating or buying house stuff. Makes it easier to move when the inevitable happened

[@BOSS-qy4xp]

I will pray for you, seriously. No one should have to live or feel that way, especially when you're a working member of society. This country has turned upside down! Your post brings me a reality check. Thank you for sharing! And, again, I'm sorry you're going through this.

[@considerthis410]

Life shouldn't be like this. We aren't born to be a slave to society.

[@gmu3134]

Except you're wrong.... Everything that led to this is by design!

[@Alex-zh3jc]

When ppl worship buddha the pride flag the gov moon stars cats and sun then yes u will become a slave have u learned nothing from exodus and egypt?

[@Alex-zh3jc]

Keep worshiping obama michael jordan or lady gaga see what happened to la they kno what theyre doing but the ppl let it happen. Maybe they care

[@Alex-zh3jc]

You made them gods so now u will suffer the consequences

[@phatplates]

In America you are

[@jean-claudelol563]

The working class is under attack from every side. Unaffordable rents. Unaffordable homeownership. Even people who own their own home and condos who should be stable housing-wise are being squeezed out of their homes. Skyrocketing home and auto insurance. Skyrocketing property taxes. Skyrocketing HOA fees and special assessments.

[@Alex-zh3jc]

Get rid of social security and watch how fast ppl go back to work im not working to keep everyone else alive off my labor

[@jean-claudelol563]

@@Alex-zh3jc Unless you die at a young age, at some point in your life you will be too old and physically or medically frail to work any longer. Without social security you would be an old person living on the streets.

[@r.mariano8118]

@@Alex-zh3jcyes let’s just have people work until they die on the job. Great look for a ‘developed country’ and the ‘richest in the world’

[@tiz6549]

Go back to work and do what? Some ppl are not able to work due to health issues! If people who are working and they still can't afford the rent. Basically, they will end up in homeless shelters!!!

[@Tim85-y2q]

Most people on social security come from the relatively small demographic who truly can't work. That said even if they could the entry of that many people into the labor market would only increase downward pressure across the board.

[@Tara-s5c]

I work 2 jobs, and I'm homeless. I can not afford to move into an apartment here in the dmv. I became homeless during Covid. Normally, I'm able to bounce back as a single person. This is taking a toll on me. How does a person work 2 jobs not have a stable place to live 😢. Some days, I want to scream and give up. However, I'm afraid if I stop, it's over. So, I keep pushing by any means necessary 😮😢 I pray that we all find shelter. I also refuse to live in an apartment with mice or roaches.

[@DevonahBlackwellT.I.]

Get out. Move to Mexico, get residency. Or anywhere in S. or Central America. Look at YT videos to get an idea of costs. If you have savings you can use that to put up inoplaces like Costa Rica for a while & work on getting remote work that makes you location independent. I'm speaking from experience & back in this shit hole bc I didn't do what I'm advising. But I lived in Se Asia & Africa for 5 years. Best experience of my life. Planning my re-escape right now. Make sure you get sustainable income. & a plan so you don't have to come back like I did.

[@stacieharris]

Have you considered looking up the cost of a brand new RV in your area? Or those tiny homes that they transport on the back of a big truck?

[@dappyfull]

Hello @Tara-s5c Please reach out to me. I can help you

[@username566-jb8sx]

Such an expensive area! I pray you find an affordable place 🙏

[@leahartlee29]

What about Hotels? Sometimes just 2-3 nights a week can help. My brother was homeless for a short time after his divorce, but he was working, and he stayed in Hotels and his car, and it helped him get back on his feet, and now he is doing great!!

[@Weareonefromeden]

This really got show the system how Americans are suffering 😢

[@LAFITZ10]

it shows how AMERICANS CELEBRATE WEALTH instead of CONDEMNING IT LIKE JESUS DID ..........."we are only reaping what we sow God Will Not Be Mocked"

[@winonabarter2540]

The leaders KNOW how the average citizen is suffering and because folks put a FELON, RAPIST, THIEF, and LIAR in office we will all suffer more.

[@azureavocado5195]

The system knows and it does not care

[@Rusty_James]

@@LightworkBeaconnot in western europe.. at least not so bad as in the US, Canada and Australia..!

[@SharlenesJourney]

Yep it’s actually not just in America it’s all over but for America to be going through this is definitely a lot it’s sad to see

[@FrostDrive]

Country has no idea how much car living is skyrocketing because most people dont mention it and do it in secret due to shame. My guess though is that it is at an all time high and still going up.

[@robertcamble3543]

I've been living in my van for the past 5 months now . Many people are unaware of how widespread this is happening. It's a damn shape

[@preciousone9377]

⁠@@robertcamble3543 I’m sorry you’re going through this, but at least you’re able to not be completely on the streets. I pray your housing situation improves.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@creepcraddle]

@@robertcamble3543I hope you and your car stay safe. God bless man it's hard out here

[@robertcamble3543]

@@creepcraddle It's very tough man , but I ain't giving up .

[@SharlenesJourney]

I’m Homeless right now and it’s been so rough lately 😢 but I know I’m not alone in this God help us all

[@JinglesforJesus]

Just subscribed to your channel after watching your video. You are an excellent speaker. God bless you & rescue you from your situation, in Jesus name.

[@SharlenesJourney]

@ Amen thank you 🙏🏾 Jesus bless you

[@James-qz5ny]

May God bless your day

[@SharlenesJourney]

@@James-qz5ny Amen thank you God bless you as well 🙏🏾♥️👑✝️

[@Ladybhive71]

​​@@SharlenesJourney God to be with you just keep trying and looking up❤

[@ianbattles7290]

The house my mom bought ten years ago for $150k is now worth $312k. *But wages certainly haven't doubled in the past ten years...*

[@Austin-wz5xk]

It's called getting a skill set. Retail/food service jobs were NEVER meant to be livable wage jobs, unless you moved your way up to management.

[@rere-x6g]

@@Austin-wz5xk More than that. You need to realize that all of these jobs were actually way better paying before the union and mass unskilled worker epidemic. In the time of Caesar Chavez being a minimum wage worker was actually liveable, trade unions had less control over apprenticeships and schools, politicians did not go on picketlines. Reminder that every 15% increase in union wages hurts the minimum wage jobs by 4%. This is a real study and quoted by Friedman all the time.

[@LalaDepala_00]

​@@Austin-wz5xkFunny because in almost all countries you can work at mcdonalds and have an appartment.

[@chalkylover]

Why would wages go up just because purchasing power went down?

[@Wyatt-Midnight]

I hate the way media covers this…you have to highlight the problem and solutions not just show symptoms of the problem. This is being done TO people, it’s not just random

[@ellechance2344]

THIS PART!!!!!

[@Rusty_James]

keep voting Billionaires in office..!

[@beasaroseco5840]

Traditional media is to protect the interests of the corporate beast.

[@PureDigitalMTB]

We are seeing a controlled demolition in western countries. On course to ‘Build Back Better’ in 2030

[@akc783]

@@Rusty_JamesI agree. It’s definitely better to vote rich people into office because that way they don’t go to Washington to get rich there! They already made their money.

[@christinaaguirre201]

I downsized from a $2,500 townhouse to a $1,900 apt and got rid of half of my stuff. I have 4 more years to get my youngest through highschool, then I’m looking to get out of the US. Screw this. The US is a business and we are the unpaid interns. Just to show you how bad it is in SE Denver, the affordable income restricted apartments down the road from me just dropped on their tenants that they will be facing a $400 a month increase.

[@LAFITZ10]

where ya thinking of heading? this is the result of our population celebrating WEALTH instead of condemning wealth like Jesus Did. Christians in America don't follow Jesus they follow the money like any heathen would. "we reap what we sow God Will Not Be Mocked"

[@SharenaHartley]

I’m so sorry we have to go through this

[@teebone2157]

You escaped a $2500 time house and your rent will be $2500 next year.

[@christinaaguirre201]

@@teebone2157at this point I’m moving every year. Like I said…..can’t wait to get out of here.

[@CancerZodiacAstrologyHoros-k7z]

You might NEED TO GET OUT of the USA Way Sooner than 4 years from NOW.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

This is why people see Mangione as a hero.

[@annjamieson6544]

Exactly!

[@frostythesnowman1685]

Yep.

[@puppy14]

Luigi being a hero just shows how failed our society is. Morality means nothing anymore, everyone is desperate and charity is now murder. It’s a slippery slope, and the breakdown of the family unit was the catalyst.

[@paranoidhumanoid]

@@puppy14 Mangione came from a traditional family and had all his faculties including financial resources and other wherewithal. The breakdown in morality rests on the sheer greed and depravity by the 1% who see the poor and working class as sub-human and not worthy of fair treatment. Money is the root of all evil.

[@puppy14]

@ *love of money, not money itself. Nothing wrong with hard work that earns you money. It’s when people fall in love with it and see it as a god in their life. You can be rich, successful, and still see everyone as equals. Those people usually are revered in life. Also, Luigi is a spoiled brat, who got radicalized by stupid professors in school.

[@pitbrand]

To see her kids staying strong and smiling really does bring some hope to what is mostly a rough situation.

[@jb_2000]

It’s astounding the amount of luxury high rise apartments are being made, but nobody can afford it. They take away affordable housing, so that forces people to live in those apartments. It’s scary out here

[@ruthreuter9813]

Those high rises are mostly empty and used to launder our money.

[@Alex-zh3jc]

Homes for the mafia cartels and ccp

[@creepcraddle]

All for profit. No one gives a shit about us. They got theirs and their gone

[@Christina-y7z7u]

There’s nothing luxurious about these apartments, they are basic af and they have numerous problems.

[@mikaelat3272]

They’re turned what used to be basic amenities into luxury features.

[@Agaettis]

Its digusting that anyone who is working should be homeless... ive been close myself and if it wasnt for my mom i would be. I have two degrees and work at a nation wide bank.... This shouldnt be 😢

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

How can this be she mrs.tweedy os working ?they pray together homeless so believing in God even in their predicament God be with them

[@felixthecat2786]

This is an aspect of homelessness that people don't see. Because these are functional members of society who often have jobs, they go completely unnoticed by society. All people see when they think of homelessness are violent drug addicts stepping over needles in the street or the mentally ill. The reality is that Millennials have been dealing with this for over 15 years. Many of them have been in and out of living in their cars. Most of us are still trying to play catch up even if we do have places to live. Some Millennials have children. Some Gen Xers are also dealing with this. Boomers don't understand because they've never had to deal with low, stagnant wages and skyrocketing housing costs. This problem is invisible to them and therefore they will never do anything to solve it.

[@mq-r3apz291]

Save up money and move to another country. That's what im trying to do rn.

[@HappyHoney41]

@@felixthecat2786 As a boomer, I've lived in a shack of a home with no electricity or hot water in the high sierra. We rented a garage to live in in CA. Even back 40 years ago, a run down 2 bd duplex next to the railroad tracks was $900 deposit with $900 first month and $900 last month paid up front just to get in. Wages didn't support that and anything that looked like surviving. I've eaten cardboard just to fill my stomach and briefly contemplated eating my own dog. (One of those invasive thoughts when you are starving. I was not aware that an able bodied person who had a job could get food stamps, just because their job(s) didn't pay them enough to live on.) Glad I didn't eat that dog. I got sick and that dog laid up next to me in that unheated house in the winter. Kept me from freezing to death when I was delirious. I got my first full time job when I was 15 1/2 years old. Worked and went to school. There was a time my ex, I and our oldest who was a toddler; lived in a screened in porch we put plastic and duct tape on through a cold winter. There were 13 of us living in a one bedroom house. (Granted one lived in a garden shed.) We all did what we had to do. I don't know why people say boomers had it so easy. Not only that, I'm autistic and a female. Yeah... pretty sure not all of us boomers had it as easy as you might think.

[@JacobSchmitt-j8p]

No free ride

[@nadanalia3000]

Really breaks my heart to see single mothers and their babies struggling.

[@harmhoeks5996]

Really breaks my heart seeing rich nerds being childless.

[@ChinkyChan]

​@@LeonG-qs5ipHow do you know he was a loser? He could have died. You have no idea what happened

[@jingbot1071]

@@LeonG-qs5ip Get a real account.

[@mikebailey9566]

My advice to her; Close your legs.

[@Rice10120]

This is why women are choosing not to have children globally. Men just leave all of the responsibility on the mothers.

[@summerrain7466]

Our tiny 2bd apartment went from $1,000 a month to $1,650 in two years,

[@bigbadbubba099]

This is so awful and frightening that as a single retiree in NYC on SS I had to move to another country to keep a roof and avoid homelessness. That's not right after 50 yrs of working in the richest country.

[@Arbysroastbeefjuice]

Where did you move to? Not many people are looking to move to a third world

[@rein3684]

Where did you move?

[@bigbadbubba099]

@rein3684 MX...safe, cheap, good weather, beautiful clean beaches, honest nice folks, lotsa English spoken ....no cops all over or hundreds of rules etc. But not everywhere of course...Closer to US border it's dangerous, dirty, more expensive, corrupt and full of desperate dishonest and crazy people. Sort of like the US 😜

[@ashleyconnor8891]

@@Arbysroastbeefjuicedont you think the US isnt a second-world country at this point?

[@Arbysroastbeefjuice]

@@ashleyconnor8891 I do

[@specialk.cooper123]

The GREED in this country is unbelievable. Honest hard working people out here homeless. Some with kids, in what is supposed to be the richest country in the world. Truly sad and ridiculous.Just GREED. Thank God In the Name of Jesus we all have to be held accountable for how we treat and what we say to people on judgement day. We are suppose to love one another.

[@SharlenesJourney]

True that very true it’s sad 😢 I’m Homelesss right now and everytime I try to get help the door closes on me people don’t care . Cause they have their own place and cars

[@ursulasmith6402]

This started with Nixon. He outsourced jobs to .China and Reagan made it worse. He continued this and he caused people to be homeless. Beavis and Butthead.

[@nr1785]

31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: 32 And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: 33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. 34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: 35 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: 36 Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. 37 Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed thee? or thirsty, and gave thee drink? 38 When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee? 39 Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee? 40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. 41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal. Matthew 25:31-45

[@justice2011]

Best comment ever.

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

I am a landscaper. I mow the lawns of mega mansions and million dollar vacation homes nobody even visits once all year. The vast majority of the lawns I mow all summer are seen by nobody, because the owners never even visit once all season. These vacation homes are three times the size of most people's regular houses, and very very modern and expensive. Cobblestone walkways, in ground pools, in ground hot tubs, tennis courts, gargantuan luxury style fire pits, bus-sized brand new RVs that never even move, lines of 4 wheelers and dirt bikes, classic cars, you name it, they got it, and they don't even live there, these are secondary fun-houses to them. These vacation homes would blow your mind and 1000 new ones pop up every single year here. I make 20 dollars an hour. I was born into poverty. It's time for Fire and Pitchforks.

[@bryanblanks4131]

I watched a young American woman who was working 40 hours a week at Walmart but could not afford an apartment so she lived in a tent after work. I worked for many years and had to have medical treatments for several years. Everything is gone and I live in my car! Praise the Lord for His kindness!

[@royharper2003]

what city?

[@zensoundsarah9209]

My boomer parents- my dad is working into his 70's at a factory. They think that's the "way to go" to keep us housed. It's NOT. Just because he's the one working it's actually him needing my mom and sometimes me to keep him supported. 1 person working a factory job really needs like 4 other people at home to take care of other things and the person (Food, cooking, laundry). They tried to convince me or my brothers to follow his steps but that's no way to live. No one is trying to work and never retire. he chose to have 6 kids without money. They don't even own this house they're just "Renting" (paying) it and putting up a front to the bank that they're all in on the mortgage. Mind you 4/6 of his kids left. It's just me and my disabled brother at home to tolerate them now and I'm working on getting my way out of here but that might mean homelessness for ME.

[@GracefulEloquence]

The Lord doesn’t seem to be treating you kindly at all. There is nothing to thank.

[@leahartlee29]

@@zensoundsarah9209 Are you working? You sound so ungrateful, your dad is working and you have a roof over your head, you should thank your lucky stars, and try to have a better attitude. You are doing better than many. They also have to tolerate you, too!

[@Draconistarum_000]

​@@GracefulEloquence It can always get worse, always.

[@amourflower9893]

We need low income housing all across America.

[@user-lu6yg3vk9z]

That won’t happen UBI is coming. They will cut all social programs.

[@AL-TitoVidal]

Or higher income careers

[@duckling4393]

Will not happen unless property taxes goes down.

[@bandido7994]

Has been tried and it didn't work as expected.

[@janetappmeyer7483]

@@bandido7994 I live in senior housing. There are a few rent assisted units in the building, but not nearly enough. There is a waitlist. It does work very well, but there needs to be more apartments available.

[@noseefood1943]

I'm a disabled semi retired senior and my rent went up 50% from 2020 to now. Gas, food, utilities all went up 50-100%. I'm currently living out of my suv.

[@mikebailey9566]

Why as a senior are you renting? You should have a home that's nearly paid off. Think back, what decisions put you into this precarious situation?

[@noseefood1943]

@mikebailey9566 good question. Yet appx 140,000 or 20% of homeless are seniors for various reasons.

[@dannettejackson202]

​@@noseefood1943@ Let's not be so judgemental about someone else's situation. Remember that it only takes a death, divorce, job loss or medical emergency for us all to lose our jobs and become homeless... 😢😮

[@bache72]

You'll be paying a dollar more per gallon soon due to Trump's tarriff's on Canada. America imports 60% of her petroleum energy needs, or 4.5 million barrels per day, from the north western border.

[@AyyoShyGurlTv]

@@mikebailey9566 because not everyone NEEDS to buy a home just like not EVERYONE needs a birkin. Dude, relax.

[@ShellyBHollis]

God please keep that woman and her children covered on their journey. Blessings and strength to all people in this situation

[@mrcl92rs]

Amen and thank you! So many people are on here judging her.

[@scottcharney1091]

I often have to inform people that a large percentage of homeless people are employed. Over 40 years of neoliberal capitalism leads to this.

[@RusskiCommieBot]

Central Banking is the fifth pillar of the Communist Manifesto. It is the Central Banks who inflated the money supply making everything cost more.

[@Fat12219]

That is the way me n my family way homeless , but my fault , I was in drugs , and that I could thing of 😢😢😢

[@leahartlee29]

Yes. Thank you, Ronald Reagan.

[@shopnstuff8228]

conservatives have equally screwed you by voting for and supporting bankrupting economic policies that send money overseas and result in a multi trillion deficit... libs didn't get their on their own. be honest.

[@winonabarter2540]

So many working folks living in their cars. Used to be your rent or mortgage was 1/4 of your monthly income so you could pay the other bills, have a small savings and a few adventures. Nowaday living in a home is the odd adventure.

[@SayaddinaBeneGesserit]

I’m an LVN in Houston. I have one child. I live in my car. Rosharon to Channelview…full of homeless people. I simply can’t afford 1100-1450 for a 1bdrm apt. That’s with roaches.

[@CeceliaRuu]

@@SayaddinaBeneGesserit i hope things get better for you. its absolutely terrible how the average american is simply struggling to live while migrants can come overseas and receive ALL the benefits this is so backwards

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

Rent would be 150% of my income where I live. I own a house but the utilities and property/school taxes all cost $1,200/month for a small starter home. Deregulated utilities went up from the $80-150/month bills. Soaring to $200-$350/month for each utility as a mandatory minimum due to the rapacious corporations that now own them. Deregulated garbage and sewer jumped from $48/month to $100/month here. Internet is a monopoly owned by comcast that offers 300 Mbps or 1,200 Mbps. One is $35/month and they throttle it down to 100-200 Mbps frequently. The other is outrageously unaffordable and overly excessive speed. At $135/month for 1,200 Mbps, so you get screwed one way or another regardless of which you select. The house needs a MASSIVE amount of work. So I live out of just the upstairs at present. It was either that or become homeless instead.

[@winonabarter2540]

@@SayaddinaBeneGesserit my heart goes out to you

[@MilDarty]

@@SayaddinaBeneGesseritwe live worse than peasants did in the medieval times.

[@peaceness888]

No one who works full time should be homeless. Housing is WAY too expensive nowadays.

[@MrKongatthegates]

If I made 1750 dollars a month, thats 10 bucks an hour, I could rent a room or get a room mate and have an apartment. 1000 dollars a month for rent with about 500 left over

[@kirkjohnson2924]

Ok what about food? Probably 300-500 a month? What about a car payment? 150-250? Insurance for the car? 100-200? Repairs for the car? $50Phone/internet bill? $100? What about money going to an emergency fund? $50? Retirement fund? $100? Saving for a house? $200? Lending money to family? Get outta here. You’re probably some old timer who got a house and has no idea how out of reach owning a home is and retiring will be for younger people

[@MrKongatthegates]

@@kirkjohnson2924 im talking for a young person. You wont make 10 bucks forever.

[@melodyreeves5245]

God please lift up this mama and her babies ❤🙌 In your precious name

[@joshuaciresoli2927]

"Don't be like the hypocrites who pray in public to be seen of men..."

[@mimim8532]

Amen❤

[@cindifischer6919]

That's not working, prayer.

[@melodyreeves5245]

@@joshuaciresoli2927 God knows my heart

[@alvinaelliott8722]

Amen.

[@SSW939]

Just moved into a studio apartment. 3 month of rent up front. 2 months + security deposit + pet deposit. All automated. Connects to your bank account to view your pay deposits. Its not going to get better

[@donnamack6797]

This woman is wonderful. She's done everything right. Her love and care for her children is inspiring.

[@mondliedwin4857]

And still calm

[@sparkleebony]

After I pay rent buy food utilities phone laundry n insurance im broke for the rest of the month and sit n wait for a next check to make a move fed up

[@JoeMcHugh-j5m]

Instead of sitting and waiting you can get a second job

[@sparkleebony]

@ u outta place how the heck u assuming I got 2 jobs n a veteran what’s good

[@darriusgivans6570]

Get a second job, with what time? Hopefully the schedules never conflict. People shouldn’t be needing second jobs just to pay basic expenses. Those are third world conditions if you ask me.

[@JoeMcHugh-j5m]

@@darriusgivans6570 then get a better paid job

[@creepcraddle]

@@darriusgivans6570It's laughable. We have more than enough money and resources to feed and house everyone on the planet. Problem is. It's concentrated in the top 1%. People are suffering because of extreme greed. Ever look at a wealth distribution graph? Disgusting. People need to get furious and wake up now.

[@SundarbansCompanySite]

The problem is wages are not rising enough, and high paying jobs are being outsourced to cheaper countries.

[@user-gz4ve8mw9l]

Wages have remained stagnant for nearly 50+ years and counting.

[@SundarbansCompanySite]

@@user-gz4ve8mw9l we know that, people don't ask for more

[@Cnichal]

They’re not outsourcing “high-paying” jobs. The CEOs are just getting fat bonuses. They are paying people overseas dirt cheap as well. NAFTA, allowed that to happen.

[@SundarbansCompanySite]

@ArtIsDrawing you only pay taxes if you earn, most people are unemployed

[@anonymouse527]

Jobs outsourcing is bad enough but I think manufacturing everything abroad is worse. Almost no value is being created in the US. You buy things made abroad with money you earned in the US. Only the rich profit from it, since their profit margins are many times higher than if they produced things at home.

[@RedsHitpostMedia]

I get the addicts and mentally ill not being able to find shelter but we need SOME sort of social service for those working to be guaranteed housing

[@deborahdunn7844]

Bless you ladies. You did not fail. Your country did.

[@annemerritt3722]

I will pray Ms Tweedy for you and your family. Something needs to be done bc many college grads are either moving back home or moving in with 2 to 3 roomates. God bless you.

[@onemountainmamma]

Tennessee has really focused on bringing wealthier people to the state with incentives. This has pushed our rent to almost double if not more. Also, outside companies are coming in and buying up former mom and pop or locally owned apartment complexes as they hit 20 years and no longer have to provide low income housing. Also, the local developers are building homes for rent and making comments like “ apartments are the new first home”.

[@leelohaskin7941]

Especially in the big cities like Nashville cheap rent is over 2000 there

[@melindaunknown6411]

Not to mention every little old house where I live gets bought up by investors who may just choose to let the house set empty. I’m on the Cumberland plateau.

[@SunshineSloth]

I noticed a California family who makes a lot of money off KZbin vlogging relocated from California to Tennessee. Given they have no family in Tennessee, I'm guessing they moved to Tennessee so they don't have to pay income tax anymore and can have much lower property taxes.

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

I am a landscaper in Maine (the vacation state). I mow the lawns of mega mansions and million dollar vacation homes nobody even visits once all year. The vast majority of the lawns I mow all summer are seen by nobody, because the owners never even visit once all season. These vacation homes are three times the size of most people's regular houses, and very very modern and expensive. Cobblestone walkways, in ground pools, in ground hot tubs, tennis courts, gargantuan luxury style fire pits, bus-sized brand new RVs that never even move, lines of 4 wheelers and dirt bikes, classic cars, you name it, they got it, and they don't even live there, these are secondary fun-houses to them. These vacation homes would blow your mind and 1000 new ones pop up every single year here. I make 20 dollars an hour. I was born into poverty. This ENTIRE state has been transformed into a playground for wealthy vacationers. And Hell for everyone else. I can relate with OPs comment 100%. It's time for Fire and Pitchforks.

[@jaysant6958]

⁠@@SunshineSlothI mean, isn’t that wise?

[@kiiwwi3215]

I'm having this issue right now. I can't afford a security deposit to even rent a room. I don't have a car and have been staying in halfway homes and Airbnbs. A lot of people don't realize how weird the shelter system is and how little resources there actually are to help people.

[@Yourservice99]

So sad that all four of them sleep in a car. That must be uncomfortable. I am amazed how nice everybody in the family is to each other.

[@MultiAnne36]

I dont see how they can sleep at all without lying down.

[@JoeMcHugh-j5m]

It keeps them warm

[@markbrown5117]

Much love and blessings to this hard working woman and her family.

[@brose2323]

I drive truck and I see people camping at Walmarts , truck stops and rest areas all over. People get into trucking so they can live in the truck.

[@bache72]

Truth. I've been a taxpayer all my life. Don't even smoke. My self-employment business of 12 years cratered. Now, I am living in my car, my stuff in storage, and studying to rewrite my class 1 tests. I had one for 17 years, but I missed renewal by a day, and the agent cold heartedly would not renew the class. And what you say is my plan. I shall overcome my present terrible predicament. People are cruel, even this close to Christmas. I am shot at nightly, at different locations where I sleep in my vehicle by bb guns. Just to harass you. To make your life even more unbearable. Don't move to Alberta unless you have a great job lined up as people wise it has gone down the tubes.

[@HaileyTremblay-by4vj]

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[@HaileyTremblay-by4vj]

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[@KyleighBouchard]

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[@MarilynMorris-f4k]

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[@chrisrobinson8339]

This is heartbreaking. I pray for everyone that is homeless.

[@SharlenesJourney]

It’s rough right now 🙏🏾 it’s seems half America is homeless

[@zemtek420]

how about instead of praying start voting in the right people instead of people who are a part of your religion. Prayer is just the religious excuse to do nothing.

[@tezzyboy79]

This story is so heart breaking. This is why I left America there was no dream there for me. I will stay is Europe stress-free and ease to just enjoy your life.

[@CyberDragonZer00]

Yeah Iive in South America stress free , cheat the system and save more for retirement

[@c.l.9344]

Affordable housing is a public health crisis. This is happening everywhere. More needs to be done at every level.

[@Alex-zh3jc]

When everyone gets off welfare then it can be fixed. Until then the hard workers will walk away. We dont have to work to keep slaves alive we are done gov is ur god

[@Mockduck2020]

Everything just keeps going up except wages. I have a paid off 100 year old duplex and half the rent each month goes to water/garbage, insurance and taxes…there is no getting ahead anymore. And now the richest man in the world, that we subsidize, wants to “cut the budget” 😡 This country has been sold out.

[@JoeMcHugh-j5m]

Cutting unnecessary spending would reduce the $35 trillion US national debt and then allow working people to afford housing.

[@MarieLamour-cv1jc]

Ummmm cutting Govt spending would reduce our national debt. You a ding dong? You keep spending more, and creating astronomical will solve issues? lol that is how we got here in the first place. I can't believe how naive Harris supporters are!

[@Mockduck2020]

@ you honestly think the incoming administration is going to give a damn about housing homeless people?! 😳 Pretty sure they despise them and believe they deserve their situation as much as they believe the government should subsidize them!

[@r.mariano8118]

@@JoeMcHugh-j5mthese things are only partially related.

[@johnfisher8401]

this is all planned and very much intentional, they are setting the stage to implement the NWO. Wake up folks.

[@allisonp3588]

This is very parallel to how things are currently going in Canada. I live in the capital (Ottawa) and just saw in the news that our homeless population has doubled in the last year. There is zero housing, and what is available is at least $1800.00 for just one bedroom (+ Utilities, parking, Cable, and internet). Groceries cost 10 times what they used to. It's become impossible to ever get ahead and too many people are 1 or 2 paychecks away from homelessness.

[@aurograce2983]

I make good money for my area (21 dollars an hour) at full time. And at 1800 dollars a month I would be left with 450 dollars for everything else...

[@madambeluga]

I'm in Vancouver Canada. You are so correct. I pay 1900 for a one bed basement suite in a townhouse. Just 4 yrs ago I would see places like this going for around 1200. You can't even find a bedroom in someone's old run down house to rent for under 1000 now. Like a grand for a small room with shared kitchen and bathroom with who ever owns the house. How are we supposed to deal with rent going up say 300 to 400 minimum ever 2 years when our cheque's stay the same. Most of us are trying to just survive and keep some of our dignity.

[@misaki7325]

Millions from India and China, who benefited? Not the average Canadian

[@johndriscoll7803]

What’s really infuriating is that there’s millions of unoccupied homes that aren’t on the market-only because it wouldn’t be profitable to sell them.

[@Ladybhive71]

There's so many houses that are unoccupied and they cannot make them out of places where people can live.

[@misaki7325]

These people are straight up evil. If you own an Airbnb you are evil and have blood on your hands

[@i_c_e_555]

Here’s something I noticed…one guy said a lady with a masters in social work is at a shelter. Now, we all know social work doesn’t pay much. That lady that got laid off from the newspaper company, I’m sure she saw the transition to digital from paper, why didn’t she make a change before then. 🤷🏽‍♀️ js

[@shannon360-study]

This shouldn't be happening in a country that claims to be wealthy. God bless the working class people who are struggling.

[@o2lawesomeness625]

My coworker did that with her children. They werent homeless but working full time at our school as an assistant teacher wasnt enough. Her daughter has severe crohns disease and she needed more income to cover that. How on earth are children not covered in the “best” country in the world? Besides that this is just despicable

[@valariesullivan9691]

Praying for you and the children Ms. Tweedy!!❤

[@TheAllSeeingEye2468]

Its crazy how people have jobs but are still homeless

[@Onetakelifestyle3323]

Not really that’s what happens with mass inflation and no consequences for politicians

[@stephenmcgraw9466]

Between the greed of the rich. The inept politicians misspending our tax money. These endless wars. I pray for these people.

[@Debra-q2u8k]

A lot of people have said terrible things about homeless people and now they find themselves homeless. Through no fault of their own many people working and still homeless. I'm homeless disabled and can't afford rent and utilities, I don't like it and I would like to have another place to live safe and warm. God bless everyone and Merry Christmas 🎄

[@StevenHusband-rs1jt]

I'm 😢 in the same situation as you - trying to find an affordable apartment is impossible atm😢

[@SharlenesJourney]

@@Debra-q2u8k same here I’m praying to God for us I need my own place before Christmas and my birthday atleast let me have a safe place to lock my door. We all deserve a break from This disaster

[@KayciazWorld]

I'm so sorry to hear this. You're right also, a lot of people who are used to living a certain way are unfortunately finding themselves in the same situation. A lot of these people certainly look down on the homeless and for no reason. I've never looked down upon the homeless. We ALL deserve safely, comfort, and warmth in a home. I really wish I had money right now because I would send some to you and others, especially with it being the holidays. Unfortunately I'm looking for another job like many are💔 I pray God rains down miracles for us all in these hard times 🙏✝️

[@jasziegl8983]

Then they are not gainfully employed. Imagine paying your workers below subsistence wages, and expecting to be allowed to do business. Any man working a mans job should be getting paid enough to afford a house, transportation (which in the USA means a car), and a family. Anything less is an abuse.

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

When the eleets finally have every existing dollar within this country, they will be FURIOUS that the rest of us still have air left to breathe.

[@stclair2012]

@@DeenanTheKemon1no they wont. They’ll just realize it’s some more they can sell us.

[@gsst6389]

This mentality is why the poor is poor, you have to be unfair to survive and for later to thrive and live well !!!. Numbets and logic have no room for ethics 5+5=10 no matter how hard you want it to be 7 it forever be 10 any thing else is a fantasy’s of the self diluted to be kept under ignorance to stay ignorant.

[@creepcraddle]

@@DeenanTheKemon1We will need to pay for a clean air subscription when our atmosphere is nothing but filth. At one point this was a joke but I can see it happening. Comical that we can let this happen to out beautiful planet. We will sadly be our own demise and it's all the 1% that had the power to save us

[@chalkylover]

It’s almost like you think the whole world exists just to give you what you want.

[@deadcell1]

They need to address the crux of the issue and that's landlord requirements. Landlords requiring you to make 3x the rent in net income to qualify is what causing people to end up homeless. In my town the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment is 1,800/month. That means you have to earn $5,400 a month (after taxes) to qualify and if you get a co-signer or a roommate they raise it to 5x the rent.

[@MsLindawoods]

In Canada, we are having homeless seniors living on the street who work all theirs life to be unable to live / rent . It is so sad 😞.... Housing was affordable before all the rich people parking their money in housing

[@JinglesforJesus]

Trudeau brought in 4 million immigrants in the past 4 years, which is completely unsustainable.

[@kerrryschultz2904]

People en mass need to move to the countryside and pool their money and buy larger acreage and build their own homes. Cheapest is ganged homes or apartments that share walls, to lower costs and heating bills. Set up businesses within the new communities such as baker, or other services. Pool labor such as an experienced builder, plumber, electrician so as a group your can bid on a project and complete it. Buy your supplies in bulk and on the property have a large community garden. In regards to the possibility of building, have mobil living facilities such as a 40 foot van converted to sleeping and eating so the crew doesn't have to drive away from the building site, thereby saving a lot on travel expenses. Have the community supply meals to people working away from home to lower food costs especially if the community can grow their own food. Said community should have a large greenhouse and possibly a commercial kitchen to feed and service say 100 people. A good example of people working together are the hutterite colonies. Look into incorporation to lower taxes and good financial advice to allow people to save and improve their lives.

[@Babu-kr3cr]

That is scary those little children sleeping in a car. How many blankets will keep them warm? I guess all the bodies in the car warm it up some, but still, it is freezing outside. That is so crazy how they deliver to beautiful fancy homes and then have to sleep at a truck stop in a car. This society doesn't have compassion. I don't feel like those app gig jobs are worth the gas, insurance and wear and tear on the car. People doing that are poor. Maybe she could drive a school bus and get benefits. Housing is still unaffordable. I think it is very scary to normalize homelessness for people. This isn't van life. This is desperate life.

[@robertmalone4161]

In Germany rent is cheap in comparison. Landlords pay very little property tax and very little for insurance. These minimal costs help greatly to keep housing affordable there.

[@kerrryschultz2904]

So what is the main source of tax money in Germany.

[@robertmalone4161]

@kerrryschultz2904 Income tax, but in my opinion it's hardly any more than America.

[@kerrryschultz2904]

@@robertmalone4161 thanks Robert

[@viviancarolgioao]

The problem is that in order to have "permanent roof" with amenities like electricity, gas and water, either the tenant or the owner must somehow pay insurance and property taxes. As a result, a lot of people live in tents, at least in California, where I presently dwell. Not a single mortgage, tax, rent, or insurance. It amazes me how many folks I meet who tell me they live in their cars. This place is insane!

[@DonaldStokes-p]

It's becoming more and more insane by the day. Mortgage rates have been rising steadily (already over 7%). I often wonder if I should put my extra money into the stock market and wait for a housing crash, or if I should just buy a house regardless.

[@PASCALDAB]

Such concerns also come to me. After 50, I'm retiring early. I'm already concerned about the direction the future is taking, particularly with regard to finances and making ends meet. I'm thinking about investing in the stock market for the first time as well, but how can I accomplish so considering that the market has been in disarray for much of the year?

[@SeanTalkoff]

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[@Tonyrobs2]

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[@celieboo]

This country is a d*** joke. This makes absolutely no sense for the wealthiest country in the history of the world to have a homelessness problem like this. We need to do better.

[@royharper2003]

Just like everyone else, you are free to leave if you don't like it here.

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Ellington now own more wealth than 66% of Americans combined. 3 human beings own more than over 300 Million individuals. Let that really sink in.

[@khalidhassan9423]

​@@royharper2003when the rage bait doesn't work

[@gsst6389]

Why do you think is the welthiest? Just came Out of thing air? 😂 no wealth comes from exploitation, trickery, leverage, deals and conquer. The wealthiest country in history is the wealthiest because they the one who part-take in these ways, leaning the hardest without restriction and little remorse. So Ofcorse it absolutely make sense, the one billienor is rich cause it absorb the 10k the 1 million poor.

[@lamart3857]

The usa is not the richest country

[@ABoredTroll]

Blame the housing CEOs for buying up all the cheap housing and raising your rents. 😮😮

[@marvellaharbin877]

😢true

[@underratedgod6899]

Real estate greed caused homelessness sadly the real estate Investors and landlords won't admit to this all they care about is money, sympathy is out of the window

[@DeenanTheKemon1]

The Super-Wealthy when everyone else is doing ok; 😡 The Super-Wealthy when your children go to bed Hungry; 😊

[@mikebailey9566]

So what government agency will be in charge of telling me "who I'm allowed to sell my home to?"

[@jaysant6958]

@@mikebailey9566What making it to where only *people* can buy your residence rather than companies and corporations? Don’t you think that would do some good?

[@TravisMcKinney-o8r]

It's hard out here. Y'all stay 🙏🙏 prayed up

[@valarieford1778]

Gotta stay prayed

[@douglassmith2989]

As soon as apartments became over $2,000 per month for a 2 bed room, it became a big problem. No one on social security, disability, or some one who is working 2 jobs at minimum wage can afford that. It is even a struggle with 2 working adults and no children. The apartment and house rental has got to stop climbing so often and so high. Part of the problem is greed from landlord, but some of the problem is from higher property taxes, house and building insurance and utilities that the landlord passes on to the tenant.

[@voyagetravel1840]

I'm tired of ppl saying it's "the economy". It's not the economy making it hard to live it's CORPORATE GREED!!

[@fdm2155]

It's crazy. I bought a fixer up 3bd/2ba townhome near downtown in the late 90s. It was less than $40K. About one year's salary for me at the time. Now that same house in similar condition would probably be over $200K thanks to gentrification in the area.

[@stephencullum8255]

In my area, Orlando Florida that 200K would be thought cheap. And wages are low. We have plenty of homeless people . Even seniors living here in the bushes.

[@fdm2155]

@@stephencullum8255 $200K is cheap for the area now. New townhomes are larger and more like $750K and up. And, yes, seniors are among the fast growing homeless population. This will surely get worse given the large number of Boomers and Gen X who don't have spouses or adult children and are relying heavily on Social Security income.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

I have seen houses in my area of SW PA go up by 40%. There has been no gentrification

[@samhall5096]

the house i am in was 80k pre-covid. my first rent was $900 and 3yrs later it is ~200k and rent is $1500. 3bd/1ba old 60s era ranch style. I am leaving now and TBH id rather live in my care and save the $1500.

[@mcg5888]

That doesn't sound too bad.

[@denisedawson1085]

Every time when I want to complain about my life. When I look at stories like this. Lord I'm so grateful for having a roof over my head. There's always someone else who have it worse. These are the type of Americans in need of help. Instead of giving billions and millions of dollars to other countries.

[@emilyfeagin2673]

I’m ts not the billions they give to other countries it’s the subsidies and tax breaks they give to corporations here Elon needs your pocket mobey for his ticket money and he will get it

[@dr.robertbennett3452]

Amen 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MoneyandLifeTV]

Delivery driving loses money 90% of the time when you consider the car costs

[@inmortal131]

True she need small engine car,hybrid or electric this big car eat a lot and mechanic

[@АмерикаИзнутри]

I work for Instacart. Every other day I spend $ 20 on gas. Then make $ 20. Then put them back into gas. I kill my car, tires, get high mileage and work for free when the tank is empty. First I have to make money used for gas. Instacart CEO is a billionaire.

[@sunsetfoxx]

Employed and homeless shouldn’t be in the same sentence.

[@royharper2003]

it wouldn't be if people knew how to manage money

[@shornnelson9572]

Can we stop talking about this shit every fucking day and just do something about it!!!

[@dannyt7075]

Ask Biden to stop sending money to Ucraina

[@GeorgiaMostly]

@inappropriate789 Make it illegal for large corporations to purchase single-family homes moving forward. Problem will solve itself in a few years from there.

[@shornnelson9572]

@@GeorgiaMostly thank you

[@SayaddinaBeneGesserit]

Love the entire government would have to be torn down and rebuilt. ALL current politicians FIRED! But that would require us to REVOLT in every regard. Which would require unity. That ain’t gonna happen now with all these damn illegals here.

[@vilette21c]

​​@@DishonestCowardSocietyIllegal immigrants make it cheap for us to produce orange juice and other things. If the price of goods (especially at the grocery store) increases then everything increases. These people take jobs that Americans won't take, low paying and back breaking. The problem with housing starts at the top, corporations buying residential housing and politicians limiting construction and zoning laws. Stop using these people as your scapegoat. They don't own any houses nor get any benefits while paying taxes.

[@MarieAlvarez-r5g]

Such a hard working woman, and seems to be so positive during this tough times. She seems like such a great mother. My prayers 🙏 that things get better for her and her children.

[@janettemartin4604]

NO American baby and baby Momma should EVER be homeless! EVER!😢

[@michellepasc7564]

Being disabled and homeless, and or elder The country has been overwhelmed with us. The economy is so horrific that now lower wage earners can't afford a place to live. Reset everything. This woman is amazing. Prayers forever and her family. 😢

[@Nickel_Coin]

The system is working as intended

[@serrahighsfinest]

America is a tinderbox. Everyone is struggling and losing hope. What do you think is going to happen when we reach the point of no return?

[@emilyfeagin2673]

I think it is very close. Stay safe!

[@alitloff]

I’ve been saying for awhile this is where the revolution will start-unhoused people with jobs & their wits about them will get so sick of living in their cars because rentals aren’t available & it’s almost impossible to outbid a corporation to overpay for home ownership-they will overcome the division sown by the powers that be, & fight back.

[@juliannehannes11]

Eat the rich

[@gsst6389]

Either the poor will take it and accept it in its embrace like they always done trough t out history or they get killed of if they try to bring the high classes down, this aint the old times, we have alot of poor people willing to protect us for a little check. The battles is lost door they already won

[@SharlenesJourney]

@@serrahighsfinest yep people going to get fed up these people in organization be holding onto valuable information but don’t share . They keeping the poor in shackles while being profited off of them

[@ronaldharris53]

Sending my love and prayers to the working unhoused, I pray for a change in this nation in Jesus name Amen

[@LoveLee-jz1tj]

Amen🙏

[@Akac3sh]

It’s literally our governments and these large corporations faults. BE MORE LUIGI. THEY WILL NEVER RESPECT US.

[@Jesus-x3d]

You had a vote in 2020. Did you vote for the guy who created money out of thin air, sent 200 billion dollars to Zelensky, and allowed 21 million non citizens into our country who are now living in free apartments? Didn’t think so. Votes have consequences.

[@SamLoplearrrrrooosci]

Is anyone else sick of government employees living different lives than the rest of us? And they are afforded this different lifestyle by stealing your tax money and paying themselves.

[@chalkylover]

Yes this actually a problem. Sick of all these greedy people blaming corporations.

[@DavidHalverson]

Yes, even when you do find any employment the rate of pay is never enough to pay the monthly rent due because the rent is often more than 30% of the paycheque; realistically, its 70% to 80% sometimes 100% of the paycheque.

[@Matrixvsreality]

This isn't anything new. I worked with a young girl in her 20's. She had one son and worked full-time plus some. She and her son lived in their car. She made 97 dollars over the limit of income and didn't qualify for housing or food stamps. It took her two years to get into an apartment. It's starting to happen to a lot more people and it's in the news a lot more but it's not new.