'I would consider living in my car': How some Americans are impacted by inflation

[@daniellewilliams4828]

I feel this. I work hard . I’m a college graduate , never been on welfare etc , just work . Rent is expensive , food is expensive , gas is expensive . It’s truly a nightmare and I’m single with no kids at the age of 38. Every time I’m in a grocery store my heart thinks about all the parents with kids . Food is expensive ! Everything is and I’m just over it all

[@Michael-gs8og]

Did you choose to be single?

[@tioswift3676]

@@Michael-gs8og - What does it matter?

[@Michael-gs8og]

@@tioswift3676 I was not talking to you, so you need to start minding your own business. Leave it alone. Thank You...

[@wolverines5279]

@@Michael-gs8og ether way why is it any of your business it don’t matter if he or she chose to be single

[@austinputhenpurackal696]

Hold on bro, you will make your life better soon. Wish you best for your studies and job search

[@bellaapple2166]

Then you have people like the Kardashians telling people to get the F up and work. This is why what she said infuriates me because we are all out here working hard, without maids, nannies, trust funds. We do this ourselves completely self made.

[@floridacogile4809]

most people don’t want to working because governments give them more money stay home they go to work they will pay a lot tax i been working whole year no day off i pay a lot taxes for who stay home don’t want go to work that why most people choose joe biden because they want eat and sleep only

[@shaymalchione809]

Her & the rest of Hollywood are living in a different reality than the rest of the world.

[@nanin2425]

That’s they God tho lol.

[@armchaireconomist8648]

Don't blame Kim Kardashian for your financial lack.

[@justathan8257]

@@armchaireconomist8648 She ain't gon pay you bro... Also, way to misread OP's comment.

[@NicholasBall130]

The system is failing as a result of both government and federal policy. In the next days, the banking crisis would have to be epic and gigantic for the FED to decide not to raise interest rates. This won't happen; an increase and a crash are coming. There will be more negative portfolios this 2nd half of 2024 with markets tumbling, soaring inflation, and banks going out of business. My concern is how can the rapid interest-rate hike be of favor to a value investor, or is it better avoiding stocks for a while?

[@StacieBMui]

Just ''buy the dip'' man. In the long term it will payoff. High interest rates usually mean lower stock prices, however investors should be cautious of the bull run, its best you connect with a well-qualified adviser to meet your growth goals and avoid blunder

[@StocksWolf752]

Very true, you can be passively involved in the markets and still amass wealth-gains using an investment advisor. I first dabbled in stocks late 2019, just before the pandemic, and that same year gained over 150% with no prior investing experience, basically all I was doing was following directions of my advisor. We are working on a retirement ballpark of $3m and I’m certain my goal isn’t farfetched after subsequent investments and tremendous returns so far.

[@cowell621]

Would you mind telling me how to contact this specific coach using their service? You seem to have the solution, as opposed to the rest of us.

[@StocksWolf752]

I work with Sharon Lee Peoples as my fiduciary advisor. Simply look up the name. You would discover the information you needed to schedule an appointment.

[@VictorBiggerstaff]

I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an email shortly.

[@radzo1675]

This is criminal. No one that works full time should have to live like this.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

Are you crazy? I've been working full + over time for decades. I think I'm WORSE OFF than when I was in high school & college. Mainly because I just can't get *UP* anymore. I'm exhausted. Run dry, run down, run ragged. 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@retroradio2277]

Start the arrests at the white house.

[@crystalsswtor3760]

This doesn't surprise me. How many years has the government thrown us under the bus now?

[@juliabensonreazin7672]

We need to have a national walk out day where everyone (except those who work at mom and pops shops) walks off their job for a day or two. The corps and government would get the picture fast. It's about time the lower and middle class stand up and demand better. There's social media, if people can organize flash mobs and storming area 51, they could organize this.

[@juliabensonreazin7672]

@Russ Ingram I'm only going by the small businesses I know about. The smoke shop my hubby goes to pays his employees really well, like several dollars an hour above what Smoker Friendly, the corp, pays. The owner says that he cannot pay himself well while his employees have to go to foodbanks to survive. So he said he would be happy to take a cut in pay. He's a sweet guy who treats everyone like family. Granted, it's just him, his wife, and a few guys who run the place so maybe things are different with very few employees.

[@Im_so_Retro85]

This economic issue is creating a mental health crisis. People are getting very desperate, depressed, and exhausted.

[@Angela-vj2pe]

You're right..it's getting worse than what it was during the pandemic

[@jl1695]

Yea and the media and governments be like work work work , work for what ? To struggle and get fired easily then they want experience dnt train smfh

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

I'm amazed we're doing this well actually, considering. There's no way the system can sustain this for too many more years. We're seeing more crime like theft and smash and grabs but surely this will progress to full scale invasion of wealthier areas and kill the rich time. 🤷🤔

[@debbieframpton3857]

This Geraldine lady has a good income so it's good that she can afford her bills

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

This inflation is courtesy of the Federal Reserve the private Central Bank of the USA that "prints" fiat currency 💲 at its will. Bec currency losses its value the more They make of it and so prices increase.. Neither President nor Congress has control over it ( but rather the opposite They have the power over the politicians ) and no its not Putin's fault Either.

[@AppleExplained]

America: A country whose citizens can work 40 hours a week and still end up living in their cars. All while being home to 724 billionaires.

[@interview1296]

AMERICAAAA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 🦅

[@cynjwilliams6886]

Hey, when people like demoKKKrats are put in power, bad things inevitably happen. At least there's no more bad tweets to worry about.

[@alexp2049]

This is what Democracy is. Haven't you voted for it?

[@interview1296]

@@alexp2049 it really depends on the kind of work you work at and how old you are.

[@interview1296]

@@alexp2049 my friend recently came from Africa and started working and was able to afford an apartment in few months, it depends on how lazy you are to buy a car and not able to have a house

[@dragonflysurgeon]

Happening in Canada too. Just a few years ago I was doing fine. Saving a little money, gas in the tank, no habits like drinking or smoking, able to join a gym, no vacations abroad. Now, zero savings, bills barely getting paid, repairs needed to an aging car because now new cars are only affordable if you're doing very well. The government's usual answer: get a better education and therefore a better job. That's it, nothing else.

[@Madmetalmaniac42069]

Its every civilized country - we're headed for something big, maybe globally, its just a matter of when IMHO.

[@iamkesha.]

Considering what you just said, the US government answer is to buy a Tesla, a $55,000+ car.

[@gladyspremise8422]

Here in America we blame Biden but if there is a republican president then we tell people its their fault.

[@colinchampollion4420]

And NOW the gas prices, people cannot afford to have a car Anymore! I NOW RIDE MY BIKE! PLUS FOOD V RICES & HIGH ELECTRICITY BILLS

[@KodiD420]

I’m sure you were warned just like the rest of us that if you didn’t get an education you would struggle in life. 🤷‍♂️

[@markcyrus7898]

The cost of living crisis appears to be a global problem, although here in the UK it has been made worse by the increase in the prices of many goods. I believe that the government can bring into play a policy that helps reduces inflation, but for some reason, I don't think they are concerned about how the common person would do in these strangely challenging times.

[@skyauden2522]

It’s crazy how expensive things have become here in the UK, electric bills are high and the prices of goods keeps increasing by the day and the PM doesn’t care.

[@johnalmond9426]

I think it’s just corporate greed, and with the supposed election of a new PM the government doesn’t care.

[@lorienwhite1087]

I don’t think the war caused this current inflation, the government need a proper strategy on how to tackle this situation. They need to learn from Switzerland I think.

[@archiemoore3515]

I would probably need to get a second job with this current inflation it’s increasing been difficult. I make an okay income but the price of things keeps increasing, it’s sad..

[@cameronwilson4587]

@@archiemoore3515 ​ it’s really hard times, I had lots of ups and downs working different jobs. Glad my investments started paying off so I can quit them, my decision to put in some money valued and growth stocks has really saved me.

[@christopheraquino4711]

I feel the pain and stress they go through especially the last woman who bursts to tears. Scary situation to all of us

[@cleanearth6238]

Not if you live within your means me and my family are doing pretty good but we don't have a house payment car payments and living out of our means..

[@monarene44]

Her sister will help her so she doesn’t have to live in her car. I know how much independence is valued though. Unless you live in a trailer park, $600 a month rent is a thing of the past.

[@PraveenSrJ01]

I feel their pain also

[@silverpurkat]

@@cleanearth6238 Excuse! Living within your means this lady wasn’t doing anything different. It’s her landlord that should be living in his/her means. Unlike mortgages that are set for years rental can adjust from month to month and from $600 to $1,000 a month for this tiny 300 square foot area on this poor woman is a ridiculous jump and it was for profits for the landlord. I am a landlord and I don’t have the heart to do that to someone especially if they are loyal and pay on time every month. This landlord is a piece of crap and I hope karma comes knocking.

[@player4life11111]

@@silverpurkat It also could be that the utilities and property taxes jumped to pay for the Covid lockdown financial losses. If the landlord did it for straight profits though, it definitely is evil and i human to say the least. Just when people were coming off the last crisis, this new crisis begins.

[@MrzBadaBing]

It’s really sad that the new thing is living in your car and having a tiny house . Now we’re letting college American educated people to accept their fate of basically being homeless and using the excuse that it’s some trend and hipster free spirit thing to do. It’s not normal . This isnt the American dream of being overworked , making it impossible to even survive alone , I thank god I don’t got kids cause I sure can’t even help myself . The American dream is to work hard and get that nice house and lifestyle. Its a lie . In the end you’re only lucky if you came from money or you got lucky and got good connections . There’s a lot of smart and college educated people living in the streets . Not normal

[@smauglord8117]

THANK YOU , finally someone with common sense 😌 🙏

[@razojacqueline]

Agreed! Minimalism, Van life and the tiny house movement are very popular because people can’t afford regular rent.

[@glink9641]

They say it's the tool kit your born with that makes or breaks you. Plus also what your born into. Wealth, proverty etc.

[@greatest7391]

The American Dream was a corporate logo which sadly americans took as gospel. America like most other countries is a corporation . Americans need to rethink America and what it stands for. Media has poisoned the american mindset.

[@dloco4206]

I’ve been living in my car b4 the pandemic people would look at me in disgust, oh boy the tables have turned

[@concernedcitizen7781]

Sending prayers your way 🙏

[@WhateverDude38]

You've got the upper hand now.

[@EB-ok3io]

You sound happy that others are struggling too.

[@EnclaviousFiraga]

@@EB-ok3io Well I'm sure they were glad to pass by the homeless while looking at them with disdain.

[@jameshough827]

We as a country need to set things right, set term limits on congress and senate, and even the playing field on taxes for the rich and poor. Stop allowing the rich and huge companies to skirt on taxes while the majority of us who are the working class that make them rich while we struggle to survive and raise our families pay taxes at unfair amounts. We need to focus on our own country and it's people instead of all the other countries.

[@topbulldozer2215]

The people struggling at the bottom don't pay taxes. Taxes are not the cause of their problems, and lowering taxes won't affect their lives in any way.

[@russell7489]

Define term limits I go w retirement at 65 Corporations say we are unproductive at 65 so why not politicians

[@lynch6642]

Yeah yeah, raise the flags and circle the wagons... I will carry my fat ass to the fridge talking on my $1,000 phone

[@patriciarouse2801]

how about , we do have term limits, by the way, voting rights and taking donation income streams out of state and federal election practices that have the impact of turning Civic Duty participation iñ government into a chickeñ fight with pimps and johns installing tricks turners for the messily pay elected office pay and benefit packages? Because transportation of foods and consumer goods dependances on fossil fuels dragging dying oceans choked with plastic garbage and industrial run off polutions including not limited to radioactive ☢️ polutions.. Human beings need to for thoughtfully plan for the trees and plankton necessary for the air of life's breath, the natural life giving water, not implimented of war distruction & mass murdering implimented over greed's It's the only planet known to support abundant predictable life cycle and our most obvious human consideration is how to ride this spinning orb hurling through space at 100 +/- increments in such a manner that all living things , all our relations following us over time can too. The fact remains human development is stunted by the greedy indifference to environment and living things in it. We all need to find the sacrid in all things and delight in simplicities and mundane and share honest human knowledge to avoid the perils of weather and , as insanity makes plain, the man-made misery of abuse and neglect. Be a good relative. global peace zone.

[@kimdani1795]

I dont understand why workers vote for rightwingers. Are they stupid?

[@vangazmicvoyage5077]

Greedy landlords. How can they justify a $330 a month rent increase for such a tiny apartment? If she gets to the point where she has to live in her car then she should consider an SUV if she doesn't already own one, she's going to need all the space she can get. A van would be better but there already is a high demand for and short supply of them. Blessings be upon her.

[@luccar2156]

Are you kidding? Here in New York state, for an appartment like that I couldn't get it for any less than 600$ for rent

[@jml9550]

@@luccar2156 here in the Bay Area, it is a $1000 apartment.

[@hollycampbell4103]

In Washington state you can't rent a room for less than $1000 a month.

[@deadcell1]

@@hollycampbell4103 Florida is getting that way, they want $800 to rent a room.

[@Shoppingisfun245]

Ok ready??? I pay $1667/month for a 1 bedroom apt. No dishwasher, hardly any counter space, and the dryer doesn’t work. I still have to go to the laundromat

[@sunnyshayv]

i’m sorry $1,000 for a 300 sq ft unit is literal robbery. i really feel for her because it’s hard out here.

[@islandguy9380]

It's $2000.00 in Canada where I live

[@jxc1640]

@@islandguy9380 is that Canadian dollars or US dollars?

[@nyaluv143]

Crazzyyyy

[@速战速决-v6q]

With that money, she can pay for a loan in China. I'm totally shocked when I see a 1000 dollar apartment is in such bad shape!

[@debbier8118]

Families need to pull together to help each other, we are back to the times of multi generational households. I live in a house with 3 generations, I have to say, it is wonderful. Always someone to talk to, everyone helps one another. Kids always have someone here for them. The older grandparents "me", have the safety of knowing I don't have to pull it all myself. I am 56 my husband is 70, almost thirty years together and we are more secure now then ever. Singles are not alone, always someone here to make sure you come home.

[@Greengoblin420-69]

I wish that worked for a lot but sometimes modern families just cant coexist. I hate to say it but its getting to the point in America where if you want to buy a home or hgope to have a future you need to do something like this. "Greatest country in the world" and nobody can afford basic things. Its saddening.

[@michelesfo7799]

We grew up in a multi-generational household. I'm forever grateful.

[@drixchel0808]

unfortunately not everyone is blessed with a fam. we are on our own.

[@franklinbrandon5283]

@@Greengoblin420-69 unfortunately no one gets along to much anymore.....

[@marimarujaa7818]

Unfortunately, many of us have family but are literally on our own

[@Gudonis666]

Years ago I applied for green card and later realised that would be big mistake. Europe is the best place to live. Free health care, unemployment benefits etc... in europe is very hard to put yourself in situation like this. Just unacceptable

[@Gudonis666]

@@bigbruno56 here is no country in europe where was homeless people while we faced 2008 crisis, covid... in USA streets full of tents in first weeks of any major crisis. No maternity pay, no free medicaments. American dream doesn't exist. They care of people only when they pay taxes and work hard. Hospitality industry so so f*cked. To go to the restaurant there is the same as support slavery... EUROPE is the best place to live. And safe

[@mobjectivems7652]

Not anymore….Europe will be the worst hit because of the war. Hyperinflation is looming. Only countries like China, India, UAE, Indonesia will be comfortable.

[@Gudonis666]

@@mobjectivems7652 EU is the biggest economy in the world. We, unlike USA, have reserves to pay bigger price. We don't need to work 3 jobs to survive. A lot room to compromise. Russia doesn't have strong economy so one poor country doesn't change nothing. Fuel prices will back soon once EU countries produces more oil

[@mobjectivems7652]

@@Gudonis666 reserves will become useless when petrodollar crashes….only a matter of time.

[@Yandel21ableify]

America is a poor country pretending to be rich

[@zackariasevertson7733]

So this is the American dream everybody was talking about

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

No ND you are not funny

[@cynjwilliams6886]

It's what demoKKKrats wanted.

[@cynjwilliams6886]

@@quanbrooklynkid7776 DemoKKKrats wanted this and now they got what they wanted. DemoKKKrats were laughing and bragging when they got back into power and I don't know why they aren't laughing and bragging anymore.

[@charityalcott7317]

It's the dream we can't seem to awaken to from the current nightmare.... 😔

[@mr.killurself8419]

@Christine LaBeach there was never an “american dream” lol, that’s made up by people who desire to go to the us then when they get there they realize it’s pretty shit lol

[@jestincase2611]

"Some" Americans? I've been on the verge of homelessness for yrs. The governments demand on my taxes and the price of goods, and inflation on top of that. I make at best 600 dollars a month. And the state refuses to help me. They send notices for appointments that arrive the day after the appointment is scheduled. And all telephone and online services are all automated and are designed to make it impossible for assistance. No human is involved in the process except me.

[@BogBoi]

600 a month is only 20 hours a week at $7 though? It's practically impossible to NOT get a job at a fast food joint, being an AMZN worker or Walmart ect...why not just pick up a second job or another job that gives you more than 20 hours a week if you're making only $600?

[@jestincase2611]

@Lizzie McGuire it just pissed me off. I am going to start my own business this year. It's the only way to make money. And f the government I am not claiming shit anymore.

[@lapislazarus8899]

Right there with you. Capitalism is exploitation, plain and simple

[@jestincase2611]

@@BogBoi I'm a felon.the only job I can get is under the table pay. For 14 dollars an hour. I didn't get any hours for a week and a half this month so far. You do the math

[@jestincase2611]

@@BogBoi I should never have smashed that rapist that never saw charges.

[@lifevest1]

Gotta love it when companies not only who are top heavy with management can only offer a 3% increase for lower level employees but also amid a gas price surge demand people return to office despite effectively working from home for 2 years.

[@billysmith5119]

We’re dealing with the same thing in Canada. It’s sad and depressing when an honest, good, hardworking person can’t afford to live 😞

[@hard-truthsbetter-than-swe6543]

one sniper take putin out....biden weak on war.

[@danielgloverpiano7693]

It’s global.

[@veritorossi]

I live in a country with 50% anual inflation. US has less than 10%. Inflation is not skyrocketing. Not in the way that will really ruin your economy.

[@tstocker6926]

@@veritorossi oil at $120 a barrel will cripple the consumer based US economy

[@danielgloverpiano7693]

@@veritorossi it’s true and people who complain about $5 gas have to realize it has always been over $8 a gallon in Israel. Perspective helps.

[@EarlGray007]

When corporations buy up the housing inventory and only allow renting at increasing rates this is the result. The reason the housing inventory is low is to keep prices high. The real estate agents the landlords keep it this way to maintain their lifestyles of multiple houses and boats. This didn't happen overnight it's been this way for ages.

[@deadcell1]

The US government allowed it happened. They bare the full responsibility for this mess. They should impose rent control and increase taxes on landlords to 50%. That will discourage a ton of people from using real estate as a investment.

[@tstocker6926]

@@deadcell1 , the cities with the worst housing situation have rent control

[@WinstonSmith24]

This isn’t landlord greed. This is a proper reaction to supply and demand. The demand for housing has skyrocketed in places like Phoenix thanks to the mass migration of California Democrats escaping the policies they voted for. Want to blame someone? Start there.

[@softballgirl54]

Late stage capitalism, folks. This is the end result of neglecting the working class for 40+ years while gutting social safety nets. Corporate dem and all repubs are to blame

[@jannettsnow2856]

@@WinstonSmith24 some landlords raised rent way B4 this and are slumlord

[@michaelambrosano938]

oh my gosh,..I am soooo sorry for people like this woman,..it's devastating

[@Bongface.]

Yep and y'all will continue to vote for democrats who literally destroy the country. I hope Republicans get in and go full throttle on y'all!

[@narata1541]

@Jeffery Yet you had relations with your sister. You didn't feel bad then...

[@youaregoingtolovethis]

When you are living on a very finite limited income you don't' get any breaks .You just catch a break. When you are filthy rich you get all the breaks and you don't' even need the breaks. My heart breaks.

[@debbier8118]

Not always so, my daughter makes over 3 figures, so say 100 thousand, she pays 37 percent in taxes because she is self employed, 37,000.00 in taxes a year, brings that total right back down to 63. pathetic, and has to pay full benefits, now down to 58, and so on and so on.... It's like being punished for having your own business. Our system is teaching our kids that it is better to live off the system then to do well. Then you have people like Trump who has paid none.

[@cynjwilliams6886]

This is the demoKKKrats fault, because they voted for this; and they never learn.

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

@@debbier8118 ..it's the Federal Reserve the private Central Bank of the USA that "prints" fiat currency 💲 at its will. Bec currency losses its value the more They make of it and so prices increase.. Neither President nor Congress has control over it ( but rather the opposite They have the power over the politicians ) and no its not Putin's fault Either.

[@RodderickPrinceParker]

@@debbier8118 she needs a cookbook 😉

[@skyty0]

Don't be fooled, the vast majority of what is happening right now is price gouging, not inflation.

[@danniton9831]

How bout both.

[@skyty0]

@@danniton9831 "vast majority"

[@cynjwilliams6886]

It's because of evil demoKKKrats (including Bidumb- the ring leader).

[@wireframe01]

@@cynjwilliams6886 gosh the trolls sure are coming out !Trumps talk about fine people on both sides clearly shows which side is more KKK. Many studies done have shown that the rhetoric of Trump Tends to attract more racists.

[@cynjwilliams6886]

@@wireframe01 You demoKKKrats are still obsessed with President Trump (the greatest president in modern times). 😂

[@goss1961]

We're in a world with plenty for everyone and automation to make life easier.....yet a few people own/control everything and pretty well everyone else struggles to survive. We need a rethink...

[@cynjwilliams6886]

'...pretty well everyone else struggles to survive.' DemoKKKrats voted for this. This is what happens when people vote stupidly for more government control and government theft.

[@STScott-qo4pw]

rethink? nah. molotovs should do it.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

I’ve worked since I was 14. I’m a college graduate and 3 years of law school. In 2020, I lost my job and have not been offered a job since. I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs from retail to file clerk to office management, EA/legal assistant. Unemployment ended in 2021 and, funny, they just called me yesterday to ask questions about a temp job I worked for 3 days last year. Why? To see if I should pay them back. I lost my apt in 2011 after suffering through the economic downturn and a job loss in 2007/2008. Lived in my car for a bit. Now, again, looking at losing everything. Worst part for me is the four rescue dogs I have. If we are separated we will all be devastated. I worry so much about their well-being and future. I go grocery shopping and I just want to cry because I can’t afford much food. I make sure my dogs eat good, healthy food. They eat better than I do, but that’s ok. I can’t afford to drive many places because of the cost of gas. And utilities have skyrocketed as you all know. I don’t do anything extra like haircuts, nails, Starbucks. Wishing all the best for everyone. #StandWithUkraine.

[@Civsuccess2]

We'll, don't vote for Joe Biden and you'll be fine.

[@ApplePie..]

You can get food stamps (Snap) and government assisted housing. Lose your pride and work the system until you find a good job. Good luck.

[@jrockhardest]

Wow you make horrible life decisions. Why do you have 4 dogs to feed and take your time when you aren't financially stable. That's like having a baby when you make minimum wage... so dumb idiocracy was a prophecy

[@cleanearth6238]

You applied for hundreds of jobs I don't think so I applied for three jobs and got one the next day and stand with Ukraine you stand with Nazis??... I wonder what law school you went to?

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

God bless you @Bayarea Grl4ever

[@jemsopp7125]

I feel this. I’m a single Grandma taking care of my 3 Granddaughters. Our rent went from $800 to $1,295 right before Christmas. We were set to buy a house, but the prices have gone beyond anything we will ever be able to afford, especially on our fixed income. That income will also be reduced by $465 in June when one of my Granddaughters turns 12, as the State reduces it’s subsidy as the kids get older. I don’t know what we’re going to do. I never would’ve imagined we could be so close to homelessness. Honestly, I’m scared.

[@ellevee1480]

I am so sorry this is happening to you and your grandchildren. I will say many prayers for better things to happen. I really wish there was more that I could do to help.

[@barbarafowler6581]

Will pray for you. I too am a grandma and basically raising my grandson with little help. I am on limited income of SS. He just turned 18 and is working parttime but is still in school. My house payment went up and utilities went sky high. Not sure how we all will make it.

[@tamjeanell]

If possible give the kids back to their parents for awhile...

[@gregorypaine513]

TRUMP!!!!

[@gustavomedrano3628]

It has been like that for a few years for alot of people. All the money goes to rent, healthcare and insurance + car and cellphone (basic necessities if u want to have a job in USA)

[@ozymandiasnullifidian5590]

We feel that in Europe, and especially now, after those sanctions toward Russia, they put their contra-sanctions, and prices of the gas, oil are skyrocketing, and they pull everything up, prise of everything, electricity, everything that should be transported... And many are forgetting that Russia is very important as a source for many materials, it is an enormous country with a lot of metals and other stuff, so COVID made crisis and with this war, the crisis is getting disturbing proportions. At this moment the oil, we say diesel is more expensive than the benzin, I guess in the USA it is called just gas, and the price of what we call gas, natural gas is 100 percent more expensive. We are dependent on their export, so we can't stop buying oil and gas from Russia.

[@T_1357_F]

You forgot Taxes.

[@ozymandiasnullifidian5590]

One good thing is that all countries here have universal health care, it is not the highest possible quality, but my mother had a problem with the hip, she went to operation, changing the hip, and after that recuperation, spa, all of that was 50 euros, because everyone, even those who are unemployed are covered with that universal health care.

[@ozymandiasnullifidian5590]

@@T_1357_F Taxes are very big in the USA? Taxes for the property?

[@tiktokcancerous9974]

It's the exact same in canada. We have politicians who believe spending more is helping. Its destroying the middle and low income citizens.

[@QueenD75172]

I am sorry for all people that experience this but this is the US "freedom". I lived 10 yrs in the US and experienced all this. I just told a co-worker that I used to get money for blood donation so I could substitute my groceries bill. I am German citizen. Never ever did I experience so much stress over money and bills here. The American people deserve more protection.

[@alfredjackson7058]

Damn I hate you had to give blood I pray for bless you with a major blessing

[@QueenD75172]

@@alfredjackson7058 you are sweet. We are in a much much better spot. That was over 12 yrs ago. But I try to remember to stay humbled. Thank you for your comment 😘

[@CigaretteCrayon]

Elections have consequences

[@timhealy7335]

This! This is why I hate living in the US and I try to not live here as much as possible. If you can, get out. You can love your country from afar, or hate it, whatever.

[@thegreataynrand7210]

And yet in Germany if you say the wrong thing you can get arrested and thrown in prison.

[@bobsatan69]

That just disgusts me that people work hard all day every day and still can't afford their rent. Makes me so mad and I'm close to being in that boat if my rent goes up anymore I won't be able to afford it.

[@ЭЮЯ-о3к]

Meanwhile, the United States is imposing sanctions against Russia... The United States does not want to improve the lives of Americans to the level of Russians, they want to worsen the lives of Russians to the level of Americans.

[@wowthatsbs]

Who’d you vote for

[@KanyeKetchup]

In other countries minimum wage is alot better than USA we don't get tips

[@Civsuccess2]

Your voted for this. Everyone told you Joe Biden can't handle the economy.

[@suehowie152]

@@wowthatsbs Does the government set rent prices?

[@Panucci75]

Here’s in Atlanta, rent is just out of control. The cheapest rate for a 1bd/1ba is $1500 on average. Considering that the same apartment used to go for $800-$900 a month. So we see an increase of over 50%. Something you will never see in European countries because of certain laws that prevent landlords to increase the rent at their own will. Ridiculously CRAAZZZZYYY!!!

[@cheaserceaser]

I'm waiting on some new stimmie and unemployment. I collected over 100K in unemployment, stimmies, and PPP loans. :)

[@Felix2001G]

Yep. Rent where I live around Atlanta is $2100 a month for two beds and a two bath! It's sickening that we pay a "mortgage payment" every month, and I can't even decorate my balcony!! And can't afford to buy a house because of the disgusting prices! I'm scared I'll lose my home at this rate.

[@sarahsimpkins1311]

Rent went up everywhere

[@user-fr3hy9uh6y]

I knew people who were living in their cars during the Reagan Years. I have not seen things this bad since then. Hopefully it doesn't reach that level.

[@troyflores5459]

That's because Carter put us there. I remember too.

[@Kamandi1971]

it has already for a long time brother

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

It was, Then and Now the decision and action of the Federal Reserve the private Central Bank of the USA that "prints" fiat currency 💲 at its will. Bec currency losses its value the more They make of it and so prices increase.. Neither President nor Congress has control over it ( but rather the opposite They have the power over the politicians ) and no its not Putin's fault Either.

[@asekuaz]

Carter was the reason for that. Reagan got us out.

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

@@asekuaz I'm a fan of the way Reagan rolled back some of the "liberal" excess but when it comes to the Stagflation of that era? No it wasn't his decision. The ones controlling the Federal Reserve decides that. It wasn't yet the time to destroy the currency then and so Fed chairman Paul Volcker and the board were given the go ahead to control the Stagflation by radically raising interest rates and curtailing the money supply.. all of these which in a Worse situation now and a much BIGGER ( to say the least ;-) a Humongously impossible debt problem are NOT being done now.. it's just .25 - to maybe .5% window dressing "increases" whilst continuing to print or digitize into existence: trillions of 💲 Bec ( unless They pull back Bec of jitters of an uprising.. ) Now is the time for the currency to die aka "reset".

[@chroniccrypto5621]

This is what happens when US company's pay $0 in federal taxes, and we're given the green light to make records profits year after year without being forced to raise wages. So not only do these billion dollar profiting corporations pay $0 in federal taxes permanently, but they're making records profits, and most still pay $7.25 an hour, and haven't raised wages in over a decade.

[@clqudy4750]

More like 4 decades, if you account for inflation. But sure, we're all just expendable labor anyway.

[@jml9550]

@Your Grace Exactly.

[@RealCaptainJaws]

@UCXMDG_SXn4waj1TRh0HkMeQ Judging by the individual economies of each state and what they give/take from the federal reserve, I guess you're implying that it's Republican's fault. You know what? I'm convinced by your argument.

[@readynowforever3676]

@UCXMDG_SXn4waj1TRh0HkMeQ "the poor" buy the products...do you realize how less rich or well off the middle class would be if you eradicate the purchasing power of the aggregate poor? No you don't. You get an F in quantitative analysis and another F in American humanity.

[@dianahill7239]

All religious organizations should be required to pay: federal, state, County and property taxes. They should be required to do bookkeeping.

[@pennyrutter2782]

In the richest country in the world, we can't take care of our own, but we send billions overseas. Don't get me wrong, we should help anyone being oppressed, and we need to start with our own people.

[@VesperAegis]

VOTE BLUE 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊 From the Doha Agreement, to some of the worst pandemic management in the first world "It's one case coming from China, we have it totally under control," to giving free tax breaks to corporations, to doing absolutely nothing against anthropogenic climate change for his four-year tenure nor building any alternative green energy infrastructure to boot which would help us about NOW, to kowtowing to other amoral demagogues like Putin and giving free passes to autocrats implicitly "I don't see why it would be Russia" "I'd like you to do us a favor, though," to denigrating our NATO alliance and the post-World War 2 order, and doing absolutely nothing to fix the wealth gap and inequality problem in America, no one objectively did more to start this inflation crisis than President Donald John Trump. When you go to the ballot box this November, ask yourself whether you will be participating in a Pro-Science and Pro-Humanity vote, or an illogical one based on conspiracy theories and lack of empathy. Know where you stand. Bonus points if you support a woman's right to choose a neocortex over a heartbeat.

[@MrPredHunter]

Kinda like , America First? I heard that some where before.

[@MrPredHunter]

@@VesperAegis funny how none of the things we are going through right now happened then. It only after Biden took office, did we start losing as a country. He’s been in office for a little over a year and everything is going to hell.

[@warriormonk3062]

America is not the richest country in the world

[@conniesmith7804]

If the billionaire business people paid employees a living wage and paid more taxes things would be better. In the 50's the women stayed home and people survived on 1 income. Now 2 incomes can't pay the bare necessities.

[@WinstonSmith24]

You think gas prices are high? Wait until you see your food prices come summer. The farmers are screaming to get your attention but, as usual, you all aren’t listening.

[@deadcell1]

Wait until they pass the 50% tax bill on oil companies. Fuel will be 200% higher in a year.

[@laurenlocd3180]

1800 dollars for a one bedroom apt in Dallas is crazy . This is a damn mortgage on a Home!!!!

[@economicdevelopmentplannin8715]

I would try to buy a renovated house on bus stops in Dallas area for easy access to downtown jobs. 380k will get you 4 bedroom bathroom house. 4 to 5 people should buy that and split it equally and double up on jobs and payoff the mortgage ASAP. Shouldn't take more than a couple years. Then you only owe property taxes and utilities yearly. Then buy groceries and make your babies.

[@adamreed2904]

Social security in January went up 5.9 percent,and my rent increased by 60 bucks.Someone is making money for sure but its not me.

[@boblees1216]

That 5.9 did nothing for anyone this world is in trouble for sure crime is going to get really bad now

[@MrKingtyrant05]

Exactly!!! I really do believe and I know it's all just greed from these rich upper class.

[@T_1357_F]

That greedy bastard, Chairman Powell of the FED is intentionally underreporting inflation. This reduces the Social Security COLA increase, punishing the disabled and elderly. Why doesn't Biden fire him, and put someone more honest to lead the FED ?

[@paradoxical_taco]

If you are on Social Security Disability & SNAP (or Social Security Retirement) - that Cost of Living Adjustment is basically useless because my SNAP benefits went down. Social security gives you that COLA so you can pay for things like rising fuel prices (home heating/cooling or gas in your car if you have one) and other things that cost more because of the increase in the cost of living. If you are on SNAP and Social Security, your state’s welfare office has already determined your SSD/SSRI benefits aren’t enough to cover all you need to and pay for food too, so you get SNAP. If SNAP reduces benefits when you get a COLA from Social Security, then you’re left just trying to pay for everything else with the same amount of money you had last year. Not that having SNAP isn’t immensely helpful, I would not be able to buy food without it, but my natural gas/electric bill went up, I’d have liked that puny 5.9% COLA to go to that.

[@paradoxical_taco]

@@boblees1216 Well, you’re right that the 5.9% doesn’t offset the Cost of Living increase like it’s supposed to, but I get Social Security Disability. I’m hardly in a position to go on a crime spree to deal with inflation. I’d say that’s true of pretty much everyone on Social Security, whether they are on disability or are retired.

[@hollyfink6168]

Just crazy that anyone has to be living like this. Not knowing where they can afford to live. We worked long and hard to pay off everything before we retired. Now, we are stuck because we can’t afford to move. We are in a better place than others but still don’t have any options. Staying where we are is more affordable than trying to move. God Bless us all!

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

I've been trying to relocate since 2020, it's tough 😫 to do but hopefully I get the hell up outta Chicago this year. 😏

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

@@stephanieshaffer4131 that's you in your profile picture

[@cynjwilliams6886]

It's what happens when demoKKKrats put demoKKKrats in power over some tweets.

[@CigaretteCrayon]

@@stephanieshaffer4131 when you leave, leave the Democrat politics behind too. As a refugee, not a missionary. There are a lot of places that will accept you if you don't ruin it when you get there.

[@cynjwilliams6886]

@The Study It's what happens when demoKKKrats vote to put demoKKKrats in power over some tweets and to implement the DemoKKKrat party's anti-America agenda. Bidumb campaigned on being an anti-America wrecking ball, demoKKKrats voted for it and now Bidumb is implementing his promise. DemoKKKrats were laughing and bragging about what they did. So, do what about what?

[@glimmeringsea5105]

We hear about Russian oligarchs, but we forget that in America the oligarchs are ruining our lives too.

[@joshlawson4075]

For anyone needing to hear this you're worth so much to this world.

[@ewilliams8099]

Yes. Worth more than a paycheck. We are not our bills and debts. I pray we can collectively see that we are more than our society says we ought to be…and its always usually related to financial disposition.

[@mikaelarkanghel5094]

..yes indeed you are worth so much more to God than a sparrow for which He provides the food for everyday..

[@AfroMomVanlifing]

Not shocked. I've been living in my vehicle, but now faced with rising fuel costs. Things are changing rapidly unfortunately

[@zachaddington5264]

Buy a 20 25 foot trailer with that’s what I’m doing

[@FiveLeefClovr]

@@zachaddington5264 let us know how that goes. be warned though, with the price of crack going up daily, you might face some troubles

[@thethaovatoquoc312]

Americans will downgrade to living in tents soon, and they have Puppet Joe's illegitimate regime to thank for rocketing the suffering index on their lives. US election theft 2020 has consequence, unfortunately.

[@sharonsolana]

@@FiveLeefClovr Very rude and disrespectful.

[@biggtrux]

@@thethaovatoquoc312 Oh stop being pathetic.

[@rickbrenner6079]

I saw the last lady who was crying had a beautiful black cat sitting on her lap. I hope to goodness no matter how hard things get for her (and I hope they get better for her soon) that she’ll never separate from her cat, and if that is no longer possible, to give him to her sister who sounds like she would “help her out” if worse came to worse. God bless these people👏🏼.

[@SanctuaryLife]

You can blame Air BnB for this as well as government tax policies such as negative gearing which encourages investors, also international investors are to blame. Houses should be to live in not to get rich.

[@countdebleauchamp]

Yep

[@nunya9763]

Just remember there's not a single politician or ceo who's poor in this country

[@jasonolinger7585]

So many companies are taking advantage of inflation charging 30% more even though inflation is 8%.

[@gs-pd5ox]

Only because people pay it. Just buy essentials and stay home. Let’em fucking go outta business.

[@simon92222]

and refusing to increases wages as well. It's utterly insane that you could afford a small home, family, a car, and possibly even college tuition with just minimum wage back in the 70s. Now minimum wage won't even afford an apartment.

[@jasonolinger7585]

@@simon92222 yea college is a scam to keep you enslaved to the system, better to be an entrepreneur or go into a labor trade that will pay you to learn the trade, these types of jobs have been stigmatized for the current generations so there are a lot of opportunities out there and they are better than working in an office.

[@nosuchthing8]

@@simon92222 In a free market economy wages should soar to match inflation.

[@Christian-di8zu]

Transportation costs have went up way more than 8 %.

[@peoplewatchingtoday7231]

Living in her car in the heat in Phoenix would not be healthy and could be deadly. The body can only take so much heat, and the metal of cars create an oven capturing solar.

[@lorizeimet1192]

Go to the southern border,free rent and food

[@kenneth7197]

You couldn't pay me to live in Phoenix!

[@braveheart977]

I feel their pain. And with pets it's even harder to consider living in a vehicle.

[@meanguuurlfetch6853]

The pets are not a necessity

[@deliciousfailure2590]

@@meanguuurlfetch6853 Emotionally, they often are.

[@meanguuurlfetch6853]

@@deliciousfailure2590 but sometimes you have to consider your physical well-being over emotional. Physical first and once that is established, then emotional. You cannot expect a pet to live in a car. It's difficult but part of being an adult. I'm 15 and even I know that.

[@charityalcott7317]

@@meanguuurlfetch6853 I hear you and agree with what you're saying, but when you consider the social infrastructure of America is falling apart--connections are so important and some people bond better with a pet(s) than to other humans... Or maybe someone has no friends and family-- It is also important to consider that we, as a social species have social and phycological needs too... Some depressed people lose their lives everyday to what we can only label as "deaths of disparity"-- succumbing to a painful internal battle--can be very real, very painful, and very lonely...

[@Elena-er7zp]

that was my first thought - if she lives in her car, her poor cats :(

[@georgecorrea192]

This should not be happening in the USA. We give out billions of dollars in foreign aid and yet we cannot take care of our own citizens who are financially struggling. The government and the powers that be have their priorities screwed up. Very sad and tragic indeed.

[@dopeymark]

I lived in my truck for the last three years, up until only a couple months ago. I had to beg charities for help.

[@melissachartres3219]

a Ford truck?

[@JS-tt7xp]

That why I hate some charities, they sit on tons of money, paying their executive millions while not helping the people that need it.

[@mhall801]

Gasoline prices to fill that truck and food were much cheaper during that time. Just sayin. Let’s go Brandon

[@Notmyname-co5sc]

@@mhall801 this lets go brandon stuff has got to end. This stuff has been happening since before “brandon”. Gas prices today are a much more complex problem then just “brandon” people need to stop laying blame all on one person. Why is nobody blaming putin?

[@mhall801]

@@Notmyname-co5sc 👈. Do the timeline no name. This let’s go Brandon “stuff” is here to stay because biden is destroying America and you make excuses for the demented potato head.

[@AdamasOldblade]

I am still in total shock that rich people are truly like, "why aren't people buying more diamonds!"

[@analara9872]

we need to lower taxes on the rich, they contribute so much

[@noneshere]

Diamonds are artificially scarce to keep a market on them and have been for along time. Fact is , diamonds are all over the earth and even used to harden tool blades and bits.

[@mylet2658]

@@noneshere diamonds prices are kept artificial high but the diamonds used in tools like saws and drill bits are synthetic diamonds produced in labs.

[@Rygoat]

Or when you see people like clueless Kim (Kardashian) telling people they just need to work harder. People work all day, then collapse from exhaustion at night only to do it all over again and never actually "progress" in aspects of their life or well-being. These days I can completely understand people wanting to detach from society.

[@dadadoooo1412]

I just want to tell you that the real warmongers are the Rothschild and Rockefeller, and other elites. They're our kings and queens in this century, believe it our not. If you work on the media, you should've known that they're hard to reach. Do you know that Standard Oil company (owned by Rockefeller) supplied the energy to Nazi camps? Nestlé and Coca Cola as well. Isn't that a betrayal as Jewish family? I believe that the rich plotted the biggest heist against the innocent Jewish people. There's also a "divide and rule" approach taken by Israel to expand its power, especially on the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Dividing Russia and USA, they're actually benefitting from it, because somehow Whitehouse said Russia is getting closer with Israel. Israel will be the new superpower

[@madpatriot4608]

It's a damn shame, in a country that prides itself in helping its allied, while it's taxpayers struggle to survive,unite an demand your fair share

[@willlindsay6753]

It’s all tied to energy and giving out 7 trillion dollars in 1 year. What Biden has done will take decades to fix.

[@avg_user-dd2yb]

America makes everyone suffer,also it's own people.

[@lapislazarus8899]

Make the wealthy pay Before Reagan, before everyone and their lies of "trickle down economics," the rich used to pay around 90% of their income in the roaring 20s, even in the 50s, post-war they paid half their income. Unfettered capitalism is exploitation, plain and simple

[@melvinhernandez5074]

We THE PEOPLE HAVE VOTE FOR PEOPLE THAT IS NOT WORKING FOR US THE PEOPLE HOW WE GOING TO FIX THIS NOW I VOTE FOR THE WORONG GUY ?? OMG HOW WE CAN FIX THIS BECAUSE I KNOW IT HAS TO BE SOLUTION AND FAST ?

[@ih1183]

We all have to pay back that stimulis check now

[@nosus4091]

We need caps in pricing. Rental caps so these “development” companies aren’t inflating rental pricing leading to the displacement of residents that built the area in the first place. If there are supply chain issues leading to exploding prices, we need government to issue incentives to alleviate these issues until a permanent non-incentivized solution is possible. The government should then charge the corporations and companies for these incentives because it’s their greed that has led to most of these supply chain issues, always caring about the bottom line. Put Americans first, not corporations!

[@tmr3109]

Rental caps don't work. They've implemented them in many European cities and the result has always been the same: less available properties for rent.

[@minnesotajack1]

Price caps mean housing shortages.

[@immaheadout4777]

@@tmr3109 Build tons more affordable housing and cap those as well.

[@polygonalmasonary]

If the US had a National Health Service with treatment free at the point of delivery it would remove one huge worry from ‘All’ these peoples shoulders.

[@editingkinga]

Incredible. I thought every state has a limit of rent increases. 40% is attrocius.

[@childrenslivesmatter3073]

Republicans run Arizona, and all kinds of businesses practice the "FREE MARKET" theory of ripping the people off but they just keep re electing them 😆

[@bryaneverett9850]

This is what the eviction protection brought about. Less properties available to rent and what is available is going to be more expensive.

[@jonathancote8013]

@TourCaddie I own a duplex and yes insurance when up by 30% but not on amount of rent. In my case we pay about 500$ a year in insurance that is now about 150$. So about 20$ a mount extra.

[@dadadoooo1412]

it's your fault to choose and glorify biden, enjoy

[@dadadoooo1412]

I just want to tell you that the real warmongers are the Rothschild and Rockefeller, and other elites. They're our kings and queens in this century, believe it our not. If you work on the media, you should've known that they're hard to reach. Do you know that Standard Oil company (owned by Rockefeller) supplied the energy to Nazi camps? Nestlé and Coca Cola as well. Isn't that a betrayal as Jewish family? I believe that the rich plotted the biggest heist against the innocent Jewish people. There's also a "divide and rule" approach taken by Israel to expand its power, especially on the current conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Dividing Russia and USA, they're actually benefitting from it, because somehow Whitehouse said Russia is getting closer with Israel. Israel will be the new superpower

[@grahamjordan1040]

Respect from England I hope all that are struggling find a way through to better times , your country should help with health care, I’m lucky we have the NHS because I had major surgery last year and post Opp help after, I hope things improve for you all god bless. 🙏🏻

[@thecook8964]

We only have socialism for corporations, the rest of us are thrown to the wolves

[@stephenjohn4837]

U.S. has 350 million people compared to U.K. having about 65 million. Big difference in the way we can do things here.

[@framclean7910]

@@stephenjohn4837 same differance. Bigger scale. That is all.

[@lesliecurran1704]

@@stephenjohn4837 The way we do health care here in the United States is insane. I have listened to podcasts on NPR, 80% of every dollar spent on healthcare doesn't even go to actual healthcare it goes to administrative. Keeping it all straight. All the paperwork etc etc. The fact is that it's insanely inefficient economically. But it's also controlled by big money interest like big pharma, etc. Every other developed country has some form of universal health care and it works for them. I'm sure we could figure it out.

[@EB-ok3io]

No we just send billions to other countries while they tell us it’s not enough they need more.

[@player4life11111]

The last segment with the cat owner was so heartbreaking to see 🥺 The system failed us by selling our futures while the politicians passed pro-corporate laws since the new Millennium.

[@ashlaunicaalpari4584]

I’m a full time gig app worker while I balance home and work with a homeschool child and with the price of fuel ….. I’m genuinely getting scared

[@FeatheredDino]

Buy a motorcycle. 40mpg, 3.5 gallon tank.

[@deadcell1]

A motorcycle or a bicycle.. Those are the cheapest options.

[@ih1183]

@@deadcell1 walking is cheapest option

[@deadcell1]

@@ih1183 Yea, as long as your place of work and grocery store is 30 miles away. You have to factor in your time as well.

[@SuzyEH]

So for those of you posting suggestions without know what what type of gig work (can't Uber on a motor scooter)or trump trolls I have one question for you: Do you tip you delivery driver? If you can order delivery on a regular basis you can afford to tip on a regular basis.

[@youngjojo3052]

I feel so sorry for any parents right now, especially the young ones.

[@shatterstar8733]

Moved with my wife to my mother in laws to save her home. But truly it's the only way to pay bills and survive to work with some one of you can. Sending love and prayers to all in the struggle!!

[@glimmeringsea5105]

Very true. Same.

[@katemmart]

My brother moved across the country to our mother's so they can afford to live together. He's a army vet, mom is older and disabled between the 2 of them they barely have enough to keep going and as prices get worse I worry he will struggle to find a job even with his now finished university education. It's a sad situation for everyone.

[@ChristoRJ876]

Some of these businesses are exploiting the inflation and over charging.. and there needs to be a cap or standard.

[@lenaborman6693]

This is so sad . We can’t even afford to live …… 😩😩

[@swolfe9668]

I'm living just fine, I make $1,100 a month and I have enough for groceries and I can go see movies, I live in a great neighborhood, people need to control their spending

[@sunleo6161]

@@swolfe9668 K

[@gregorypaine513]

TRUMP!

[@Loveandkindness33]

So get this, my husband and I live in luxury apartments here in Aliso Viejo, California. Our rent is 2,505 per month. If we just were to come in as brand new tenants and sign a lease, it would be 4,200 per month for the exact same apartment!! Wtf?? Where do they get off?? And for a 3 bedroom, it’s 6,000 per month!! In 2020, California finally passed a law that landlords can’t increase rent by no more than 5%… It’s at least something.

[@Christian-di8zu]

What party runs California again?

[@Loveandkindness33]

@@Christian-di8zu 🙄 Get over it Trump worshiper.

[@Loveandkindness33]

@@Christian-di8zu What party runs Arizona, oh smart one??

[@jacobgarcia4188]

It's Chinas fault for buying properties and inflating real estate values.

[@susanteeter5618]

@@Christian-di8zu the one that put rent controls into effect. Well done eh.

[@Sauromannen]

This is why we have regulations on how much a rent on your apartment can rise every year in Sweden.

[@lindanorris2455]

MY SISTER AND BROTHER IN LAW INVITED ME IN 2018 TO LIVE WITH THEM FOR A FEW MONTHS WHEN I LOST MY JOB, APARTMENT, ETC. AFTER A FEW WEEKS IN THEIR MONSTROUS HOME, I SPENT MANY MANY NIGHTS SLEEPING IN MY CAR IN JULY IN ASHBURN, VIRGINIA! BETWEEN THEIR MARITAL FIGHTING, THEIR VERY SICK SCREAMING DOG AND THE TENSION IN SIDE THEIR HOME, I SLEPT IN MY CAR. THE MOSQUITOS, THE HUMIDITY AND THE HEAT! AWFUL! THEY SOLD THAT HOME, FORCED ME OUT OF THEIR HOME INTO THE STREET @ 4:00 AM AND THEN MOVED INTO A SMALLER MANSION IN FLORIDA!.....MY MOTHER ALWAYS SAID THAT CHICKENS COME HOME TO ROOST!! IN OTHER WORDS, HELL IS COMING FOR THEM, TOO!

[@benvarela4472]

Beautiful!!! This must be "The American Way"

[@countdebleauchamp]

Housing inflation is just as bad as fuel or food, at least here in Phoenix. My rent has gone up by $1000/mo since October. I make fairly good money, above Phoenix median (which is about $5150/mo), and am seriously considering buying a large SUV or van to live in, with a membership at a 24 gym at which to shower. I currently do not own a vehicle; fortunately can work from home, or take public transport when I need to be in the office.

[@saywhatyouwant888]

Reading your comment its too much stress in one lifetime sad

[@countdebleauchamp]

@@saywhatyouwant888Well I've had cancer too. It could be worse. I'm fortunate to make good money, and frankly, I don't really need a vehicle, except to live out of, if it comes to that. Autos can be moneypits.

[@Civsuccess2]

Joe's inflation affect housing price and rent. You elected him, so you need to own it.

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

@@countdebleauchamp No, get a small camper, not an SUV or a van, then you will be living in style. That's what tons of people here in LA do.

[@countdebleauchamp]

@@Civsuccess2 I also make more than twice I did under the Tangerine Traitor.

[@Meenaia]

I feel so awful for her. I can imagine one of her huge worries is if she had to live in her car, how would she care for her beloved helpless pets?

[@josephzwiek5694]

These poor people. So sad. America needs to be better.

[@Lmasso1]

We could use some of that money that congress is giving to Ukraine to help Americans in this situation

[@ouwesdebouwes3224]

The hurtfull truth is that congress could easily do both, they just won't

[@Greengoblin420-69]

Yeah I think people getting bombed need the money more. Lets not forget we arent the only people on this planet.

[@mr.b9613]

@@Greengoblin420-69 too fucking bad, people don't get to send our tax money to other countries when gas is 5 dollars a gallon and fast food is no longer affordable

[@johnconnorstopskynet]

To all these people. Don't give up. I've lived in my car before and worked my way out of it. Not any way to live long term. Especially in Minnesota where I live, you have to keep your car running all night or else you freeze to death in winter.

[@maximodakila2873]

But isn't that expensive too? I mean gasoline price is so expensive and you're running your car all night?

[@stephaniepersin4145]

Why not head south?

[@Anonymous-wg7st]

@@maximodakila2873 yea thanks Biden

[@LightSeeker16]

Local AZ news story this week, a teachers rent was raised by $1000 in Nov and by another $1000 this month. Yep, $2k increase since Nov. This kind of greed should be illegal.

[@WinstonSmith24]

This isn’t landlord greed. This is a proper reaction to supply and demand. The demand for housing has skyrocketed in places like Phoenix thanks to the mass migration of California Democrats escaping the policies they voted for. Want to blame someone? Start there.

[@Gigadanopoly]

@@WinstonSmith24 your are half right but AZ, unlike many other states, doesn’t have rent control laws. In the past, it’s been too hot for people to want to move here so they have never needed it until now.

[@WinstonSmith24]

@@Gigadanopoly Shows you the desperation to flee from Democrat utopias, doesn’t it?

[@LightSeeker16]

@@WinstonSmith24Give me a break, nothing about that reaction is proper. It's greedy any way you look at it to raise someones rent $2k in 4 or 5 months.

[@charityalcott7317]

I remember starting my job as I was homeless and ended up living in my car (with my boyfriend at the time for over six months), I was ashamed and felt like I had to hide my situation from my employer and coworkers for fear of being judged or even worse, being rejected and/or shamed ... One of the most difficult things that we encountered was trying to keep up with hygiene and if you have a job in America, this is an expectation... (And for the most part, understandably so... Especially if you work in a restaurant/or any food industry)... Our ONLY solution in my home town was a local Salvation Army, but good luck finding a real reason to stay there... Especially if you work nights... (You're not able to get in after nine pm!) You are unable to afford a reasonable place to live, but you are expected to be able to pay (I believe in 2016, the cost was $14, per night and that's to sleep on a tiny mat in the hallway on the floor with about 20 other people doing the same thing...) You're locked up in this room from 9pm and then you're waken up for breakfast and they immediately kick you out at 6am... ($14 per night × 30 (ish*) days = $ 420 month)... (There's only two free chances to get a free night, if it's heavily raining/"pouring" ALL night, or if temperatures fall below 40° or something like that...) (Staying in the facility oftentimes has other challenges, sometimes clicks form and can be like staying in a bullying/bully type of environment--or risking illnesses for being locked up in tight quarters with others is always another potential issue, even before monkeypox and COVID-19 came into the scene...) How is someone expected to afford that and somehow, simultaneously, save up for the 2-4k needed to get your own place... While trying to find hope, meaning, and possibly the will to live... My experience with the Salvation Army was that they had some pretty good food, but that was it .... I remember asking them if they had clothes as all I had was the outfit I was wearing (summer time in FL, and I didn't have a chance to prepare, so for me, this was a tank top and a pair of jean shorts, and flip flops that I didn't have for long before they fell apart from extensive walking/heavy usage....)-- and they told me "No, but if I get a job, then they could give me clothes, I was like, you guys get donations -- and make large profits from the sales of those donations... Broke people can't afford to buy..." (Who are you really helping?) It's like that sounds good on paper, but when you actually analyze the whole picture, I don't know how they're still in business.... It was the same thing with my family that didn't understand, we all make mistakes, and lacking any real/reasonable solutions in terms of a social safety net... In a society that relies on a portion of the population to be stuck in a position of perpetual downward spirals... (War on poverty)... I said I would be happy to get a job and get back on my feet, but I said that realistically in our digital and technology-dependant society, without an address for me to put on an application, without the safety and security to be able to lock up and be able to leave any (potential) belongings-- The reality was that unless I got a job, was hired on the spot, able to start that day AND they're able to supply me with a 'uniform' (most jobs won't allow that for work attire and that's mostly understandable in terms of safety and liability issues..) I didn't have an address or phone number for them to get ahold of me.... (Yes, you can get a gov phone, but they need a mailing address...) (Where are you able to charge your phone?) Rarely, in the year 2022, do you have the privilege of walking into a job and starting that day anymore... It's all "apply online"... You can do a LOT of walking when you're homeless, if you stop, you can't stop, most likely the place you go to catch your breath is owned by the state or a personal/private residence, and despite the fact that you have been a hard worker and contributed to taxes and the society of the town your not welcome in for the past 15 years or so, you'd better keep it moving... (My city was even labeled nearly a decade or two ago as the worst place to be homeless and this was in terms of how they're treating them and the way our community deals with and sees the "homeless" problem --they criminalized it and just try to keep them out of site... (* "Keep it moving" laws, etc. etc...) I could keep going, but I'll digress--these are just some of the issues that we often leave out when we are never able to discuss these real reasons to be able to find real solutions that could actually help our struggling neighbors and friends... (Shouting that the "Salvation army is right up the street" hasn't/doesn't do any good... But let's keep throwing money at them and then we'll never take the time to review the databases and reflect on how well the way we're doing things has been working for us so far....? Should we make changes?) --

[@amaliacoria3063]

Are you serious? Why haven't they been blasted on Social media yet? That is utterly ridiculous what they are doing.

[@sunild1950]

This is a GLOBAL phonomenon now. I am sad for you all that struggle. Here in Sri lanka its tough for locals with weekly price hikes. I am so lucky as ive lived in UK and Australia ( my superannuation is ok) my wife and I and many foreigners ( folks some US citizens also retired here..) do what we can to help. Sometimes even offer work on our property bc many are proud not to accept charity. We are lucky also bc we do not have the worry of paying for health care. Why oh why did the US not have Universal Health care. ? Sending you Love and thoughts from Sri Lanka 💕💕💕🙏🙏🙏

[@manuelvalencia9407]

Same here in Japan. My pay is not the greatest. However, our taxes are much lower, and I only pay around 20% for medical visits that usually cost around US$ 15 with prescriptions, for openers. My company does my taxes for me, but I still have to report for US taxes, but not pay.

[@robertdraper5782]

People in the US think it's just them, inflation is effecting most countries, I live in the UK and we are having exactly the same problems, I'm having to pull extra shifts or pick up agency work on the side just to get by. This time last year averaging around 40 hours a week was enough to provide but now I'm having to work between 60 to 80 hours a week to meet our needs.At least I don't have to worry about maintaining a health insurance policy, I have a disabled son, if I lived in the US his medication would be unaffordable.

[@tyrjade3402]

Everything is to make profits in the US that includes healthcare.

[@JoePAcalaughs]

WEF. that's why.

[@sb9697]

Because the big hospital don't wont that they won't be able to make billions of dollars and the doctors won't be millionaires they are Brain washing people here in America not to be for it soon as someone is talking about it i come from one in Germany we never see the bill !

[@abbynormal7525]

We need help politicians. We work everyday. We need some kind of rent control. Inflation and prices gouging are killing us

[@dannylengyel5830]

Rent control kills, too. We need more housing to be built.

[@stephanieshaffer4131]

The struggle is real 😫 and I'm praying for survival. Smdh

[@killshot2333]

It's been hard everywhere no doubt

[@jerrymarasco8878]

@@aghost1410 lol

[@politicalfoolishness7491]

Klaus Schwab and the evil WEF members trying to take everything from hardworking people in the Great Reset.

[@alavdic8806]

@@aghost1410 Nice one.

[@jacksaloman9513]

keep voting democrat

[@steverahimi6707]

A real change must happen in our government. People need to stand United and start protesting. We need justice and equality in wealth in America. The whole country must get together ASAP.

[@greatest7391]

Will never happen because most americans are brainwashed with the corporate & government version of America!!

[@davestambaugh7282]

The restaurant business is the most difficult to keep running. The supply of people who can open one far out strips the demand when it is always more economical to buy and cook your own food.

[@silkegehtyoutubegarnichtsa892]

Well, do not dismiss the addiction factor though. That said, after years of making ridicule of it, I've fallen into the habit of the hot chocolate to-go, guess it's a small daily luxury which will always be in demand as well - hence it's all about adaption, as ever.

[@cenccenc946]

I have started and run numerous types of businesses in my life. construction companies to IT start-ups to law firms (I am not an attorney). Some were better than others. Some one once started to ask my advice on starting a restaurant and they got to, "if you opened a restaurant, what would you do..." before I cut them off with, "I never would". Hands down one of the highest risk, lowest reward, and super labor intensive small buisness there is out there.

[@rickv4473]

Inflation is just an excuse for greedy price gouging. From landlords to barbershops everyone's raising their prices just because they can.

[@KevVaskez]

OMG. This is insane. I take my life for granted. I can’t believe I pay $2000 for a 490ft sq studio in LA. I need to reassess my priorities.

[@TheMindOfBrandon]

We need a Universal Basic Income.

[@irmaiz133]

Isn't that akin to communism where everyone gets the same? My mother lived in China during the 80's and for her, she found it peaceful though as a diplomat's wife, she had separate rights and area to live. However, she said they seem very calm and content.

[@TheJ602]

I Phoenix is experiencing a growth spurt it can’t handle hundreds of people moving here a day and I see nothing but California license plates in central Phoenix. We are building mega apartments complex’s but they are luxury apartments and many of the small affordable complexes were bought out by big firms and are being renovated and some people have been asked to leave while this process happens. The median wage here is pretty low and Phoenix has always had low real estate now that demand can’t keep up everyone is being squeezed. Also I do not recommend living in your car Phoenix has gotten a lot more dangerous crime wise and the summers here are too hot you could easily die from heat Exhaustion if you don’t run your a/c all night.

[@danielgloverpiano7693]

The people moving to Phoenix are from Southern California. I live in San Francisco and we are in a housing boom. Five new apartment buildings are going up within two blocks of me, with waiting lists to pay $3000 for a studio. We have lots and lots of people who would rather be homeless here than live in a climate like LA or Phoenix. Who can blame them when it never gets below 50 or above 70? It’s the best place to be homeless in the whole country. Homeless people might be down on their luck, but they aren’t stupid. Many flock here from the Central Valley where it gets to 100 regularly in the summer. You are welcome to move here if you hate hot weather, as I do. I moved from the Virgin Islands partially for that reason and the culture scene. This is paradise year round. We don’t even have air conditioning. It’s in the air naturally. Be forewarned, six figure salaries are pretty much necessary to live here. People don’t leave here, which is why some end up on the streets.

[@countdebleauchamp]

Yep

[@youtubeuserzzzz]

I've been homeless (due to an illness) since 2017. I've been living in my Car since then. I'm from Mesa. It's been very tough. All the heat rashes from being in my car. My physical health is declining. My Mental Health is really bad (due to what I've seen being homeless) I'm nervous when people are near me. I tried to get help. However, help is tough. Since I'm a childless Female. Started working at age 15. Never knew this would be my future. I have to do something or I'll be dead before Summer ends here in Southern Arizona. My body can't take another Summer here.

[@aidenalamo6262]

The idea of living in one's vehicle scares people because its been a solution to a worldly problem for decades upon decades of struggle. Remember, some cities make it a crime to live in one's car. Kindest Regards, Aiden Alamo

[@paulsawczyc5019]

And you constantly worry that the car won't start or that it will break down - then what do you do?

[@robbiehall9958]

That's wonderful, perfect America

[@aidenalamo6262]

@@paulsawczyc5019 The world is an imperfect place with imperfection by people exist. If there were rules and regulations that make sense, it would be so much easier to handle other people whom are indifferent. This country needs a mandated series of rules regarding coping skills.

[@quanbrooklynkid7776]

damn

[@fendermon]

No living in your car in MI, unless you want to get booked like a drug dealer.. and your car impounded.

[@anewman]

my apartment here in chandler az was 1086 bucks when I moved in january 2021.. now its 1320, and the cheapest unit listed here is 1600.. its madness

[@angelvanessa7590]

It’s not abt inflation many Americans have always been homeless

[@cheriesomerville7516]

As a small business owner, I have a website, but count on participating in events & festivals for the larger percentage of sales. Just a few days ago, for the first time ever, I made the call to cancel an upcoming festival, because I didn't think all the added expenses would make it worth while. I'm still struggling to come to grips with that...is this my norm now?

[@MrsPink-fz7xe]

The new normal is not going to include small business owners, if you read the laws of the great reset, woman will no longer be allowed to be businessman, robotics is the way of the future

[@cheriesomerville7516]

@@Tania-rg7jp a "substantial" increase (I assume you mean) in my prices would, I fear, put them above what the market would bear. Anything gets too expensive & people just don't purchase, or find alternatives.

[@MichaelWolf940]

The true fact about inflation is that these companies will love raising prices and they won’t drop it because they’ll see that people will actually pay for it. Which means CEOS will make even more.

[@allisonle8596]

That’s true. Artificial inflation. For example Tyson foods made 3 billion last year but this year they’re on the trajectory of making 4. Record profits because they can!

[@rooroo5580]

Thank you! When I see people talking about us complaining about gas prices and inflations, some people cannot survive! Like I do feel bad for Ukraine but damn can I live too? And not on a side walk in LA where they are shipping homeless communities out? They are homeless too!

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

You're little right and you're downplaying the Ukraine situation as well. Your not far away from those motivated to blame Biden by parroting the same untrue Trump nonsense. 'Under my watch it wouldn't have happened yadda yadda'. They politicise this sad situation and disrespect less ignorant ppl like you.

[@veritorossi]

Yeah..because living with inflation is the same as being bombed. Such a ignorant comment. Learn to manage your money with the inflation you have.

[@rooroo5580]

@@veritorossi lol while people over here on the streets. Do you know wtf happens to women on the street? Stfu about things you know absolutely nothing about! And you a free to keep scrolling past my comment if ya didn’t like it 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@rooroo5580]

It’s okay for there to be more than one plight in the Universe people. That does not take away from another. So if someone came up, and slapped the entire s**t outta you, DONT COMPLAIN! There’s people getting bombed in Ukraine! 🧐

[@tyronevaldez-kruger5313]

@Rittenhouse Rules You can't say "that's a fact" with that troll name. Correction, you can say it but you can put on a clown nose as well. Secondly I'd vote for a trash can to prevent Trump

[@msgoogle4565]

Private equity companies are driving up rents everywhere

[@jaym8299]

I'm in Chandler AZ and they tried to raise my rent by $450.. mind you my rent was only 1200. Good thing I signed a two year lease.. but it's getting way outta hand! Edit: A one bedroom apartment just 100 yards down the way go for 1100 :/

[@jaym8299]

@neil stoner I've been renting here for 13 years and it was always pretty good. Was like 950 when I moved in and again only at 1200 now.. but yeah trying to get nearly 1700.. I saw this coming n for the first time ever did a two year lease.. lucky me. Wish I lived where you are! ;)

[@jaym8299]

@neil stoner And yeah they stopped repairs here for a bit but I have a rental company n they got on her.. last year my AC went out on a 113° day.. took a week to fix n they tried to no prorate my rent...

[@ronisugianto4416]

I told you, life is a joke. Life is pointless. Everyday is just the same. Life is deja vu. Nothing is never gets better but it gets worse. All prices are going up every year but our salary still the same.

[@Smooth_Operator]

Don't lose hope, life is long and full of mystery and adventure, in times of dispare heros are made, and pressure creates diamond 😊 stay safe

[@krisfrederick5001]

"It's never for the better" seems to apply to everything these days.

[@goatrockhunters8000]

It’s only gonna get worse folks. This summer will be absolutely horrible. Energy prices will almost double. Food and other necessities will triple. Homelessness, crime, drug and alcohol abuse will get worse everywhere.

[@robbb416]

Imagine being on a fixed income having health and mental health issues. Smh

[@deadcell1]

If you didn't have any health or mental issues I would suggest relocating overseas where the cost of living is half of that of the USA.

[@robertvirnig638]

That's where I am at. I would be willing to work part-time, the best I can, but that would eliminate Medi-Cal that supplies my healthcare which would otherwise cost more than I could expect to earn. I require medication without which I would essentially be psychotic and end up on the street again. The system here in the US with extraordinary medical costs just puts people with any medical condition in an impossible position.

[@nathanblue]

Imagine being so sick but you can’t get approved for disability because your illness has not been fully studied therefore they don’t think you’re disabled. I have no income and can only work very few hours to keep my medical. I feel worthless living with my parents who are struggling and are also dealing with their own medical conditions.

[@deadcell1]

@@nathanblue I am pretty much were you. I have a speech impediment (stuttering) but it's not classified as a disability. Even on government and job applications it's not listed. So I have to get by the best way I can with the jobs I'm able to work. Fortunately, I found something that doesn't involve much talking. It's not the best paying but it's helpful me get back for now until I retire in 2 years.

[@nathanblue]

@@deadcell1 Keep fighting...I wish you the best! I am chronically ill and a very serious fungal infection that I suffer from called Disseminated Valley Fever has changed my life forever. I am dealing with extreme fatigue and extreme body aches but because this illness only usually happens in 4 states here in the US, there’s very little study done to treat it. I’m going to have to find a way to be able to work because it’s obviously the only way I’ll survive financially.

[@3Sergen]

Thanks President Brandon.

[@petert330]

Elections have consequences.

[@susanhilla79]

Troll.

[@3Sergen]

@@susanhilla79 YEP!

[@BigDanOz]

God bless all Americans who are suffering and struggling due to price gouging and greed. Either help the people that need it or be quiet. It's not time to blame or point fingers 🙏

[@MrPredHunter]

Its so sad and very preventable.

[@jasonblaha6169]

Did you actually vote for Biden ?

[@Christian-di8zu]

Due to democrats incompetence.

[@LightSeeker16]

@@Christian-di8zu BS BS BS

[@catquack]

The world is going through inflation. I live on the other side of the world and we're suffering the same inflation you are.

[@eligreg99]

It’s funny because college students have been pointing this out for a couple years now but now that it’s starting to affect the boomer generation we want to talk about it. I’ve tried explaining that rent is no longer $500-$800 for a 1 bedroom. Moving out after HS or College isn’t as easy as it use to be with no support. Not to say it can be done but remember everyone’s situation is different.

[@ScreamTatumRiley]

White boomers affected- it must be a crisis we must talk about, any other race- u must be a bum get a job

[@HikerBiker]

Yep, let's keep them rich folks happy by giving them every tax break possible and allow them to extort the average citizen. High costs, low wages equals ????????

[@thomascraig6019]

its called socialism for the elite 1% through tax cuts, subsidies and bailouts.

[@RTS-APERTURE]

Yeah I’ma *switch teams.*

[@WinstonSmith24]

Switch how so?

[@RTS-APERTURE]

@@WinstonSmith24 switching to *Canadians*

[@Mjones4949]

Yet corporations keep making billions while not paying taxes. F our politicians.

[@bryan805]

And lemme guess, you also believe Elon Musk doesn’t pay any taxes…

[@Mjones4949]

@@bryan805 not sure. Do you know what percentage of his income he pays? I do know we subsides oil companies that make hundreds of billions in profit per year. Isn't that socialism?

[@Mjones4949]

@@bryan805 and lemme guess gas prices are high due to the keystone pipeline being canceled, right?

[@Layput]

Katya has no children but she is suffering financially. I can't imagine those people with kids.