As part of my job I end up in a lot of different houses, in different areas.

I don't consider myself rich, and don't live in an extravagant house. I have seen and been in my share of extravagant houses so I know what real money looks like. But compared to what some people have I might as well be Buffett.

Anyway I'm constantly amazed by how poorly some people live, a lot of Americans are down right poor. They make about $30k-$40k a year and the interior of their homes is spartan. Mattress's on the ground, no furniture, older kitchens, nothing really valuable inside. I guess after there debt service, ie mortgage, student loans, maybe car payment their isn't anything left to save, or buy decent furniture with.

Also most are broke, I doubt to many could write a $5k or $10k check for something if they needed too.

Their is definitely a pretty big divide forming and I don't know if its healthy for the republic.

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