The Things Wealthy Don't Understand About Poverty
The Things Wealthy Don't Understand About Poverty
Non-Rich Folks Are Pointing Out Things The Wealthy Don't Understand About Poverty, And It's Eye-Opening
Sun, January 9, 2022
Extreme income inequality has left many rich people out of touch with the realities of poverty.
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So, we recently asked non-rich folks in the BuzzFeed Community what they wish the wealthy understood about being poor. Here's what they had to say:
1. "How not everyone can put money away 'for a bad day' or to invest." "When you have barely enough money for rent, food, and everything else, it's not always possible to save up money. And if you do, usually something breaks, and boom, there goes your savings." —prekeles
"You can’t save money because if you do end up with an extra $20, that isn’t going into a savings account. You’re going to buy a pair of jeans you desperately need or a new pair of shoes, whatever you have been putting off."
—12345678a
2. "Government assistance. In order to receive SNAP or Medicaid, you have to prove your employment history, income, assets, etc."
"I'm sure there are dishonest ways of going about it, but for those of us who do it the honest way, it is hard on us and takes a ton of time. Being looked down on is such a tough feeling when you're really just doing your best to provide for yourself and your kids." —happylittlebea
"People can work 40 hours/week making minimum wage and still fall below the poverty line. When workers don’t make a living wage, they have to supplement with government assistance, which is funded by taxes. Businesses that do not pay a living wage are passing that cost directly to the tax payers." —12345678a
3. "The luxury of having whole, organic, healthy foods that cover all the food groups instead of eating instant noodles or mac 'n' cheese just to save money." —saron_
"I am overweight and poor. Most of the food that I can afford is full of unhealthy crap. It keeps you alive, but it's not healthy or always good. Buying vegetables is expensive." —t4fcb51f94
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