My generation is really f#cked up. It's impossible to save any money. And it's not that I don't want to. Is simply because I can't do it, by the end of the month there is really not much left. I'm exhausted of working to just pay bills 😔 Sometimes I wonder if those people that quit everything to have a better life are really the smarts one.

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I’m currently reading that book “I will teach you to be rich” by Samit whatshisface and I think I’m going to find it really helpful

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This is American-style capitalism. Anything you need to be successful in your life (education, medical care, housing) will always go up at multiples of salary. You have groups formed to ensure it happens (super strict medical licensing boards, YIMBYs neighborhood groups, etc.)

Face it, by the time you get a salary increase there will be another cost that offsets it.

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BCG - I graduated with no merit scholarships last year (admittedly I was sort of screwed out of them) in NJ and only have 16k of debt at like, 3% interest rates working as an analyst at Deloitte. It’s super achievable as long as you don’t want to blow a shit ton of money to go live at school to get the college drinking and partying special.

I'm 24 and make 130k, and as I write to you I'm eating cup noodles. I can afford to dine out, but I like the satisfaction of spending $0.75 on a Meal instead of $25. It's not the healthiest or most glamorous way to live, and I'm definitely not sharing it on Instagram, but you have the option to do the same, and make similar adjustments to your life that will save you more than you realize.

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Bruhhhh noodles?! Lmao you’re saving money just to perish from diabetes in 10 years

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My son is 28 and saves a LOT and makes about $150K in tech. It’s about what your priorities are.

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Sarcasm. Clever. There are about 30 cities in the US with an MSA population over 2 million. The OP point was about not being able to save. My point was there are plenty of options if saving is important. And do you really believe NYC is the only place you can see quality jazz or comedy after midnight? You need to get out a lot more. I do enjoy NYC when I visit (February next).

I feel this

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I don’t understand the relevance of savings to your generation but can say Consulting is one of the best jobs for rapid salary growth and it has great career trajectory and pay potential.

I started my career 14 years ago making 50k, living paycheck to paycheck as most college grads. Later got into Consulting, started managing my $ better, and overtime salary grew (I’m near 300k now). There is a grind period for everyone. You will overcome it. Your efforts will pay off.

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$50k 14 years ago is equivalent to $70k today. Wages have not kept up with inflation as property prices skyrocket, putting homeownership out of reach even for many high-earning Americans.

Reminds me of my father saying that me breaking 6 figures in late 20s was insane since he “only” made $80k after he got his MBA in 2002. In today’s dollars, that means he got paid over $130k right out of school.

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Do some reading on Personal Finance. EASY
Downgrade Lifestyle - HARDEST
Automate savings. EASY.

The truth is MOST of us DO NOT have the will power to do it. WE MUST automate isht out of saving money. Therefore, if it saved/locked-away before it reaches your account, all of a sudden, you realize it was possible all along. If you need to fight yourself to get it done, automate it.

For the general public, if you give them:
50K per year, they will spend 100% or more.
100K per year, they will find a 100K per year lifestyle to continue the spending. We are well trained to spend. It is our default, if you live in the USA.

I would say: AUTOMATICALLY
10-20% 401k, you can mix with Roth. At least max out your employer matches.
Pay your taxes
5%-10% into a Roth401k if avail. You can mix with reg. 401k.
5-20% ESPP or 10% to some account like Robinhood or some other investment accounts following the SP500. When you get a tax refund, place, send at least 50% of the refund to that account if you can.

I used to spend 100% or more of my earnings every year. I couldn't explain it. Funny thing is, when I looked around me, there wasn't much to justify it. It wasn't like I was spending it on experiences either. Just JUNK, Going out, etc...

Once I automating things:
Somehow, someway, I never made it to living under the Brooklyn Bridge, I eat the same food, Bills are paid, and we still go out. I don't feel like life changed much... And I used to say the same thing, I don't make enough to save. For me, it was all in my head.

Just automate the ISHT out of things that I can't control. The only solution I know.

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Give it a few years. When the kids go to school, take that daycare money and start socking it away!!!

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Yep… it’s f**ked…
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