Why Earning $110,000 Still Leads to Renting in Your 50s
In the years after the Great Recession, many people who once earned well above the national median found themselves unable to keep a mortgage. A salary of $110,000 may cover a comfortable lifestyle in many regions, but it does not protect against a cascade of financial setbacks that can culminate in foreclosure.
From 2007 to 2009, home values fell by roughly 30 percent in many markets. The Federal Reserve report on household finances shows that families who lost equity often faced higher loan‑to‑value ratios, making refinancing nearly impossible. Even those who kept their jobs saw their net worth shrink dramatically.
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