46: Just Stop Being Poor!

"Cost of living" this and "cost of living" that, have you ever considered getting your f*cking ass up and working? HUH?? UGH, millenials and gen-zers these days am I right!? Thank you for listening, that was an impression of your distant Uncle ranting at your family's holiday party. How did we do? This week Kaylynne breaks down why the cost of living seems so unmanageable today, and why our generation's earned pessimism, is leaving us in (somewhat) unnecessary financial distress. As a...fun???? exercise, Skyler and Kaylynne discuss the things they've had to sacrifice to keep up with the state of the current economy, and why there will always be room in the budget for a few simple pleasures. Sources mentioned: Comparing the costs of generations - https://www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/comparing-the-costs-of-generations.html Gen Z and Millennials are scrimping. Boomers? Living it up - https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/12/economy/consumer-spending-baby-boomers-millennials/index.html Say goodbye to retirement? A ‘soft saving’ trend is emerging among young people - https://www.cnbc.com/2023/10/23/soft-saving-trends-reshape-gen-z-millennials-personal-finance-goals.html The illusion of choice: five stats that expose America’s food monopoly crisis - https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jul/18/america-food-monopoly-crisis-grocery-stores# For Tyson, The Worst Inflation Since 1982 Has Meant Good Times - https://www.forbes.com/sites/chloesorvino/2022/02/07/for-tyson-the-worst-inflation-since-1982-has-meant-good-times/?sh=54d448485d4e U.S. inflation at 9.1 percent, a record high - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/u-s-inflation-at-9-1-percent-a-record-high# The ‘Greedflation’ Debate Is Deeply Confused - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/07/the-greedflation-debate-is-deeply-confused.html 12-month percentage change, Consumer Price Index - https://www.bls.gov/charts/consumer-price-index/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm