Ridden the bear, bull, bear and bull - some of my gems: Bitconnect, Celsius, BlockFi, Luna and a bag of rugs - still going strong as it takes just a few wins!
@AlboMP Democracy! You got in on a 30% vote which needs to be fixed- democracy is dead now you have muffled the nation with your draconian “free speech” laws and buying off the free tv agencies.
@Onleysdownriver@news_australian No education! she has more life experience than the muppet. He has singly run the country into the ground. Never worked a day in his life, raise on welfare, and continuing to expanding the welfare state.
@PatrickGormanMP because splitting up is too expensive. Others put their whole future on hold.
Bottom line: What used to build dreams together now risks breaking relationships — or trapping people in them. Is this sustainable?
@PatrickGormanMP Patrick, you are a fool - 2 min in Grok would show you this.. Australia’s Housing Crunch – and the Hidden Cost to Young Couples 🏠💰💔
• Median house price: ~$930k–$1M+ nationally (capitals ~$1.02M)
• Median full-time salary: ~$90k–$91k/year
@PatrickGormanMP of income going to repayments, and long-term mortgage stress.
Saving a safer 20% deposit? Often 10–15+ years while renting.
This financial trap brings constant money fights, delayed kids, skipped life milestones, and some couples staying together as “financial flatmates”
@PatrickGormanMP • Typical household income (young couple): ~$95k–$120k gross
A median house costs 8–9 years of a typical household’s entire pre-tax income.
With a 5% deposit (via government schemes), young couples can buy sooner — but it means massive loans, 40–50%+