Is that what she said
Back to reality? Reality is doing nothing is idiotic. Reality is most people do nothing and expect jesus or the lotto to save them. Reality is doing something, however small, can make a difference.
In America, Why the Poor Pay $4,158 For a $1,500 ‘Rent-to-Own’ Sofa
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So I shouldn't buy a home
Domingo Halliburton
Handmade in USA
a home is one of the best investments you can have... My point is understand what compound interest is...So I shouldn't buy a home
88m3
Fast Money & Foreign Objects
Not with Bootstrap Economics!
Free Market!
America the Beautiful!
I think that's what the college kid who can't get beyond Mises's writings is trying to tell me.
installment plans are like the first thing you learn about when discussing the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression in high school
you cannot talk about US history without talking about what credit did to the economy
you cannot talk about US history without talking about what credit did to the economy
That's what I'm saying, go to your nearest public school and take some of those shytsfuk that, i be like you better get used to sitting on those metal chairs and you better get yourself a 20 dollar inflatable mattress
fuk that sofa
its predatory but furnishing an apt is expensive.
I just furnished a small 1 bedroom and spent $1500 easy with decent furniture and im not even done.
Imagine a family.
Alot of people dont have that kind of cash just laying around
They can always just go to the salvation army or something, thats what my mom did when times were tight
If you can't afford it then don't buy it. Plain and simple. And if you just have to have it then go hit up one of those pallet freight auctions or a furniture auction, try craigslist or a thrift store. I fukk with auctions to buy stuff to flip it and I always see decent to nice furniture, sometimes used sometimes new. Buying anything at full price is hilarious, if you just be patient and wait you can always find a better deal.
If shyt is really that serious... go to the library.... or buy a used laptop.
U can get a laptop for like $200.
I think the shyt is scummy but nobody is forcing these people to buy things through these companies.
yeah that's what i'm thinking, if rich people have most of the money, how do we target them enough to squeeze money out.....
With poor people it's just easier because they tend to be less educated, more trusting, and there's just more of them.
Whereas people with money "tend" to be more informed or have people within their circle "advising" them against risky investments / purchases, and there's less of them, which makes it harder to market and target..
Easier said than done, these mass media outlets have people brainwashed to believe otherwise, dat peer pressure is no joke
Can't tell you how many times I've seen cats with a fresh pair of $200 J's, or
's, and $400 beats with no car 
h2o_proof
Thread Closed...As Usual
Recognizing that you are poor and living within your means is the first step to changing your financial situation. Those "things" you desire; some are a lot more gratifying when you've earned them, others you realize you never needed them at all.
I totally understand the need for access to computers, decent/durable home furnishings and all, but most folks that frequent rent to own establishments are looking to procure items that are well above their means.
Recognizing and admitting that you're poor is a humbling experience and the only folks courageous enough to do so are people willing to take the appropriate steps to change their situations.
I totally understand the need for access to computers, decent/durable home furnishings and all, but most folks that frequent rent to own establishments are looking to procure items that are well above their means.
Recognizing and admitting that you're poor is a humbling experience and the only folks courageous enough to do so are people willing to take the appropriate steps to change their situations.
DonFrancisco
Your Favorite Tio!
There is less of them so you gotta function like niche market to get their business. There is a reason why Lambo and Rolex do little to no mass marketing, they function of a niche type segment.
While the advising thing may be true, it isn't the only factor for purchasing pattern.
DonFrancisco
Your Favorite Tio!
Easier said than done, these mass media outlets have people brainwashed to believe otherwise, dat peer pressure is no joke
Can't tell you how many times I've seen cats with a fresh pair of $200 J's, or
All of them are depreciating assets actually. The car just has a much better resale value after use (percentage wise).
One of the main reason why I stopped investing in daily wear for clothing. It all turns into a $10 dollar check by a 2nd hand store =I
Suits and clothes for work are another thing thou, that's an effective marketing investment. Like I said, financial illiteracy is a bytch. It crazy how investing $3000 into an Index of mutual fund is so tax beneficial. It lowers your tax bracket plus if YOU LOSE MONEY THAT YEAR YOU GET A FREAKIN TAX REFUND. You can't get a tax refund on some jays or even a new car
The game is fukking twisted and it only service the higher end of America.
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