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Did I say these people are making minimum wage? I expressly said in my post that they had middle-income salaries (around $60,000 or $70,000), and that they don't even have $400 in savings because they're spending their money on unnecessary luxuries such as the ones I listed. I'm sorry, but no way should a person who doesn't have $400 in the bank for emergencies buy a 55" flat screen TV, the latest model iPhone, or go on cruises.
Actually, I know of someone -- poor and definitely NOT middle class -- who lived in a rundown mobile home but had a huge flat screen TV covering almost an entire wall. (Yes, this was from a reliable source who had no reason to lie or exaggerate.) Don't know how he got it, but I would strongly suspect that he probably got it on Craigslist and that he got the money for it from drug dealing -- or else he stole the TV. (This person was a true low-life who I would doubt very much if he even had a bank account!) Tattoos, weed, and cigarettes -- yes -- but a cruise or a designer pet ? NOPE.
Can you?I have been wondering why people go and buy cigars for the paper. To the bolded, I think it must be more than $10, because you can get that amount free 'cash back' with purchase.
I have no idea, but it's got to be significantly cheaper than buying them at a gas station.
I see them online for <$1/piece. I believe he charges $3 at the counter. That $2 2x a day adds up!
Actually, I know of someone -- poor and definitely NOT middle class -- who lived in a rundown mobile home but had a huge flat screen TV covering almost an entire wall. (Yes, this was from a reliable source who had no reason to lie or exaggerate.) Don't know how he got it, but I would strongly suspect that he probably got it on Craigslist and that he got the money for it from drug dealing -- or else he stole the TV. (This person was a true low-life who I would doubt very much if he even had a bank account!) Tattoos, weed, and cigarettes -- yes -- but a cruise or a designer pet ? NOPE.
Liquor stores in "poor" areas do very well. Just sayin'
They'd spend it on a new iPhone or a flashy pair of Nikes.
And then whine about how it's rich people's fault that their poor.
"They'd spend it on a new iPhone", no their "obama phones" are FREE!
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