In the 1980s, boomers could buy a 4 bedroom home, support a family of 5, and still take regular vacations with a single income earned from a factory job that only required a high school diploma.


Today, manufacturing jobs are far less common, homeownership feels out of reach for many young adults, and even a simple dinner out can put a dent in the monthly budget.
So pay your rent, enjoy your soggy sandwich, and try not to think too hard about how different the math looks now.
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