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[โ€“] naught@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

It used to be completely possible for a median income household to have a pool. I don't get why this thread is so hostile to your bland take tbh. House = loan, new appliances = loan, remodel = loan. These are things that the middle class has historically been able to afford via credit and it was normal.

Would I take on a loan for a pool in this economy even with good pay? Absolutely not. 100k is the new 50k and it sucks.

[โ€“] Socsa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 11 months ago

I can afford appliances and even a car without a loan, but a pool? Fuck no. That's rich people shit.