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Over half of Americans say health care, a weeklong vacation and a new car are unaffordable: ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll (abcnews.com)

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[–] Penguincoder@beehaw.org 3 points 3 days ago

Well no shit. Basic survival is taking a good 80% of the paycheck. Probably CC and other debt takes the remaining. Maybe a few bucks left for a fancy coffee or red bull. Ain't got no time or money for Healthcare or vacations.