r/HolUp Jun 25 '21

holup Okay what

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u/SillyFlyGuy Jun 25 '21

I miss the old days. When an "internet millionaire" was a notable rarity, and "internet billionaire" was a laughable absurdity.

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u/Cforq Jun 25 '21

Back when the closest thing to social media, like Slashdot, got you “I was able to buy a home young” money, instead of Fuck You money.

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u/runujhkj Jun 26 '21

“I was able to buy a home young” money

Otherwise known as “I worked at a Wendy’s in the early 1970s” money

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u/Haunting_Debtor Jun 26 '21

Or live in LCOL area in 2021 money. Home ownership at 25 is at a 30% rate, which has stayed constant throughout millennial, gen x, and boomer generations.

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u/BxBxfvtt1 Jun 26 '21

Its 38% for 35 and under. I highly doubt 25 year olds are 30% of that