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mnhtnbb

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17. The gap between the rich and the poor

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #16)

Sun Dec 15, 2024, 07:40 AM

Dec 15

has been widening for quite a few years now in this country. There is an obscene amount of money concentrated in the hands of the few.

The lack of empathy, of community, of willingness to share beyond an immediate circle of family or friends is more than disappointing, and I don't see a way to change it.

Some of us do what we can to help and are more than aware that it is not enough.

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And so it begins... [View all] mnhtnbb Dec 14 OP

I got a 10% rent raise that I've kind of been expecting for a couple years Walleye Dec 14 #1

Ouch! mnhtnbb Dec 15 #11

I'm not sure where you live, but I'm fairly certain you can appeal the valuation. JMCKUSICK Dec 14 #2

I successfully appealed the first year mnhtnbb Dec 15 #8

I didn't do the math. but I did notice a similar result. soldierant Dec 14 #3

Don't ever expect SS to keep up with inflation LilElf70 Dec 14 #4

Professional Real Estate Appraiser here Woodycall Dec 14 #5

I held a real estate sales license in California mnhtnbb Dec 15 #9

I've found that... 2naSalit Dec 14 #6

It's a joke, isn't it? mnhtnbb Dec 15 #12

I applaud... 2naSalit Dec 15 #14

I live in the bluest area of NC. mnhtnbb Dec 15 #15

My property taxes went up. Linda ladeewolf Dec 14 #7

There seems to be a tilt towards property tax increasing more for higher priced homes BSdetect Dec 15 #10

Vote R! czarjak Dec 15 #13

So many of us have no way to handle price increases. OldBaldy1701E Dec 15 #16

The gap between the rich and the poor mnhtnbb Dec 15 #17

The gap has been widening for more than a few years. OldBaldy1701E Dec 15 #18