1980s versus 2020s

Millennial man says "luxuries" aren't the reason young people can't afford to live. – Photo credit: via Canva

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Millennial shuts down judgy boomers by comparing cost of ‘luxuries’ in 1980 vs 2025

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7/2/2025
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A young couple can't handle high prices and their dad says to save money. – Photo credit: via Canva

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Millennial says boomers have it backward when they talk about wasting money on ‘luxuries’

Tod Perry

4/21/2025