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When asked to detail what would make a better life in three to five years, 60% of US adults said greater financial security

Americans may seem increasingly divided on beliefs and values, but in a new survey of more than 30,000 adults from across the country spanning generations and economic classes, a majority of Americans agree there’s a significant barrier to achieving a better life: the rising cost of living.

When asked to describe what a better life in three to five years would look like, 60% of Americans said they wanted greater financial security, according to a survey that was conducted by the McKinsey Institute for Economic Mobility and the WK Kellogg Foundation in mid-April.

In interviews that accompanied the survey, respondents often defined financial security as being able to afford basic necessities without worry.

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[-] NewNewAugustEast@lemmy.zip 2 points 13 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Bullshit. 60% of americans responded they want more money. But the reality is a good portion of them voted themselves into this situation and would do it again. And all the disruption and money spent on those other issues are EXACTLY why they are in this mess.

Their basic needs are fucked because THEY CHOSE THIS situation. We are not looking at an individuals situation, we are looking at the big picture. You want to solve this, they have to look at the actual problem. There is nothing wrong with saying that.

So fuck off, America is pretty bad right now.

So look, real cool that you’re secure enough in your life to spend time and energy caring about others.

No it isnt about caring about others, its about how all those bad things hurting others are also hurting themselves.

Edit: And by the way, this is nothing new. It is about the same percentage that say this every time for over a decade. Very unique to Americans, and maybe they should make a change, they are the majority after all. But they don't. They don't see the value in caring about others, so they continue to push money to the top, give businesses person hood, hand over thier retirement as a vehicle to fund corporations (401K anyone?), etc.

OP laid out a "think of the people struggling!" argument. But its been the same for a long time, through boom and bust. Maybe something else needs to change.

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