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Did Divorce Cause Our Real Estate Obsession?

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If Gen X'ers had spend modestly in other areas than housing, then I might believe this argument. However, Gen X'ers have spent themselves into a black hole by over-spending on EVERYTHING in a gluttonous party of unadulterated greed. They have over-spent on electronics, cars, clothes, vacations, anything that they felt increased their "status" in life, not just on housing. Get real!

Lesley of NV 12:29PM August 16, 2011

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Kimberly Palmer, senior editor for U.S. News & World Report, writes about making smarter financial decisions. She’s the author of Generation Earn: The Young Professional's Guide to Spending, Investing, and Giving Back.

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