TL;DR: Americans now need to make $120K a year to afford a typical middle-class life and qualify to purchase a home. Minimum.

  • ShaggySnacks
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    10 months ago

    Yeah, back in my day. A simple theft only got you a few days in jail. With inflation, we’re looking months now for the same crime.

    Shakes head

    • Verdant Banana@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      transportation costs, suppliers, loss prevention is not 100%, insurances, food, lower customer base due to inflation/ cheaper lower quality alternatives (goes hand in hand), office supplies/ services, etcetera

      inflation has hit everyone even in the shady areas