Joel Berry@JoelWBerry
A few years ago, I tried to help out a family member who was having trouble, alternating between renting and homelessness. He had a job, and I told him I’d help him with his finances.
When we met up, he was wearing a new pair of Jordans. When I delved into his spending, I found he was renting all his furniture, his TV, and a video game system from Rent-A-Center. He ate fast food every day.
I explained to him why that was such a bad idea. I told him how I get most of my furniture from Goodwill and garage sales. Told him rich people don’t wear new Jordans.
I even showed him how much his money would be worth in 30 years if he invested the money he was giving to Rent-A-Center.
His response? “Sorry, I need nice furniture and I need to look good.”
These are the people blaming the rich for their problems.