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> have a sick spouse or bought a new house, or are in a car accident.

This made me laugh a little because they’re such bad examples unless you’re American. Universal healthcare and sane house prices make these specifically the times you can and should slow down.

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The US isn't the only country with insane housing prices - and they are only insane in portions of the country. Look @ buying a house in London or Amsterdam for example.

Although US healthcare is fd though (@ work, not sure if the full f word would trigger something :)

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