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> They are also tied for first for having the highest cost of living. Who cares? Absolute savings rate and net worth are what matter. Any European will gladl
by chroma205 10mo ago
> They are also tied for first for having the highest cost of living.
Who cares?
Absolute savings rate and net worth are what matter.
Any European will gladly live in America for US$1 million/year income even if the cost of living is US$300k/year.
- forgetfreeman 10mo agoWho the fuck do you know that makes a million dollars a year? The majority of Americans barely clear that bar over their entire career.
- Arodex 10mo agoAmericans at every wealth level live shorter lives than e.g. Brits. https://www.ft.com/content/653bbb26-8a22-4db3-b43d-c34a0b774303 https://www.ft.com/content/653bbb26-8a22-4db3-b43d-c34a0b774...
- fzeroracer 10mo ago> Absolute savings rate and net worth are what matter. OK, now tell me how the savings and net worth look like for your average American. I'll give you a bit of a spoiler: it's not good.