Actually, it's my understanding that throwing money at the problem is one of the best ways to solve it, IF the money goes directly to the poor with no strings attached.
The fact is, the best money micro-managers in the world ARE the poor. They don't have the luxury of wasting it. When you give them money, they typically spend it on the mo…
Actually, it's my understanding that throwing money at the problem is one of the best ways to solve it, IF the money goes directly to the poor with no strings attached.
The fact is, the best money micro-managers in the world ARE the poor. They don't have the luxury of wasting it. When you give them money, they typically spend it on the most important useful things that have the biggest impact on their lives. Their problem isn't poor management skills. Their problem is lack of money.
Agree 1000%, Joseph. When examining poverty, it must be done not only with an eye formed from values of middle class but with a knowledge of the values AND strong resources of the poverty culture.
And let me ask a question of everyone on this forum….. what socioeconomic class do you consider yourself a member of : poverty, middle, or upper class?
I'm kind of no-class, dependent upon social security. I own my manufactured home, but not the land upon which it sits, paying a landlord $400/month for a "lease." I never thought I would end up here, but lost my 'money' in California real estate. I'm happy, but this situation depends upon politicians and could be devastating. I'm a doctorally prepared RN, retired after an amazing and wondrous career, and totally dependent upon social security.
Actually, it's my understanding that throwing money at the problem is one of the best ways to solve it, IF the money goes directly to the poor with no strings attached.
The fact is, the best money micro-managers in the world ARE the poor. They don't have the luxury of wasting it. When you give them money, they typically spend it on the most important useful things that have the biggest impact on their lives. Their problem isn't poor management skills. Their problem is lack of money.
Agree 1000%, Joseph. When examining poverty, it must be done not only with an eye formed from values of middle class but with a knowledge of the values AND strong resources of the poverty culture.
And let me ask a question of everyone on this forum….. what socioeconomic class do you consider yourself a member of : poverty, middle, or upper class?
And more importantly….why?
I'm kind of no-class, dependent upon social security. I own my manufactured home, but not the land upon which it sits, paying a landlord $400/month for a "lease." I never thought I would end up here, but lost my 'money' in California real estate. I'm happy, but this situation depends upon politicians and could be devastating. I'm a doctorally prepared RN, retired after an amazing and wondrous career, and totally dependent upon social security.
Middle-class. I work for a living, and don't have the option of quitting. I'm paid well enough to not have to be a particularly good money manager.