Are people really that financially busted?

[lorainfurniture]

I was reading some other thread where the guy was like "I did not have $5 so I ran out of gas". Credit cards maxed out? No cash? Heck, no change under the drivers seat?

Not to single anyone out, but I see more and more people really running it down to the wire (money-wise). I pulled up to fill up my car last week to see the last person pumped in $3 and some change.

The last time I left my house with no money in my pocket, I was too young to drive.

I grew up pretty poor, and am by no means rich by any standard, but I never had a problem putting gas in my car, or paying my bills for that matter.

Have you guys noticed what I have noticed? Is it just the sign of the times, or irresponsibility ?