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this post was submitted on 10 Jun 2026
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You don't sound atypical to me. The millennial generation is buying houses later and starting families later, or not able or willing to do either one. $100k in the bank is doing far better than most your age. At least in the US, something like 50% of people are living paycheck to paycheck, and wouldn't be able to pay a $1000 emergency expense.
Don't take this as financial advice, but it seems there is evidence that all the housing speculation is nearing an end. There is a lot of supply that is currently just being sat on by companies who are hoping demand catches up again. But we're starting to see a rise in foreclosure rates, and it's suspected to go up through the year.
Many people in their 30s-40s have instead been spending their money on things like pokemon and sports betting. I recommend going to your bank or credit union and just putting the money in some kind of high yield savings account for now. Again, not financial advice, but I would not buy a house right now.
The potential exception would be if trump deliberately triggers mass inflation in an attempt to "offset" a market collapse. In which case...I don't know how it shakes out in the end, but it can't be good for anyone holding USD...