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Michael hit a home run with this.

Modern Friendship Has Become a LUXURY WE CAN'T AFFORD​

Aug 23, 2025
Life is becoming so expensive that a lot of young people are choosing to not hang out with their friends because it costs too much money! Some say that the friendships are more important than the money and are willing to overextend themselves financially to keep their friends. Which way is the right way?

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00:00 The High Cost of Friendship: Financial Strain and Social Life
05:19 Reevaluating Friendships Based on Spending Habits
06:05 US Spending Habits: A Closer Look at Retail Numbers
07:59 The Illusion of Prosperity: Inflation vs. Spending
09:31 The Rising Cost of Everyday Items: A Personal Example
10:56 Analyzing Consumer Spending Data: Income and Economic Impact
13:38 Declining Mobility: Americans Stuck Due to Economic Constraints
16:00 Paradise Beach Park view
16:54 Interconnected Problems: Job Market, Housing, and Economic Instability

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