I'm gonna have to hold your hand when I tell you this: when you tell the younger generation to "save" or "invest" they are going to walk away from that conversation knowing they were just speaking with one of the most mind-numbingly naive Olds they're going to encounter in probably the next several months.

Please, if you ever want any respect from anyone younger than you ever again in your entire life, do not say those words again.

▲

reactordev 2 hours ago | parent [-]

At some point you are going to have to grow up and take matters into your own hands instead of blaming everyone for your situation.

I’m not old. Just wise.

▲

cjs_ac 28 minutes ago | parent | next [-]

I appreciate the point you're trying to make, and I agree taking responsibility for one's own life circumstances is the only way to improve them, but surely you understand that 'save and invest' is wholly unsuitable advice for someone with no disposable income or no income at all.

	▲	reactordev 16 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		Who else is responsible for you? You have two options. Continue to point fingers and complain and be broke, or start putting $100/mo in VOO and save what little money you have for your future? I know it sucks. I know income inequality is huge. I know the only way out of this is to put in sweat equity. I know the only way to put food on the table is to have a second job at a gas station. I’ve been there. However, as much as you DON’T want to hear it - the only way out of your mess is by you working your way out of your mess.

▲

watwut an hour ago | parent | prev [-]

They cant fix the economy singlehandly. Blaming individuals for systemic problems is just avoidance.

	▲	reactordev 39 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		The only thing they can control is themselves and their habits though. I’m not avoiding the fact that the economy is fucked. I’m fully aware. It’s up to you how much you’re willing to continue to pay or what you’re willing to sacrifice. It sucks, but the only thing you can control is yourself.