Thursday, October 15, 2026

Phones Cost a Kidney. Your Wardrobe Costs a Coupon.

 https://medium.com/@venkyrao/phones-cost-a-kidney-your-wardrobe-costs-a-coupon-231372cc7e2e


Somewhere out there, a person is paying for their new phone in 36 monthly installments, longer than most relationships, gym memberships, and sourdough starters. That same person is walking out of TJ Maxx with three sweaters, a candle that smells like “Cedar & Regret,” and a throw pillow they did not need, for less than one month of that phone payment.

Welcome to the $AAPL and $TJX economy.

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