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Great News, Homer Simpson & Average Joe

Goodnewsr Newsletter 09-11-23

Nwslettr Team & Goodnewsr Team
September 12, 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of the Goodnewsr newsletter!

We’ve got some great news if you are struggling financially.

Remember when the average person could afford to buy a home on a single household income? Unless you grew up watching Howdy Doody, likely not.

Today’s generation: Primary job, running an e-commerce side hustle, growing a YouTube channel — and still barely able to afford rent.

With the cost of living skyrocketing and salaries barely keeping up — what worked for Homer Simpson isn’t going to work today. We can’t go back in time, but we can adapt to a changing world.

That’s where Average Joe comes in.

The Average Joe mission is to help the modern generation live their best financial life — by educating, informing, and motivating.

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Sustainability

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For Indigenous Peoples With Deep Ties to the Land, Climate Change Is Personal

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THE KIDS WILL LOVE THIS!

If you love to enjoy remote controlled vehicles in your spare time, this is for you! You can win $1,000 to spend at Horizon Hobby on anything RC!

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