I’m Tired of the Shaming
@Michellekidwell (29259)
Sonora, California
March 19, 2020 2:43pm CST
Unfortunately I’ve heard it a lot, you should have saved, but some of us are on limited incomes, after we pay our rent, utilities and groceries we are lucky to have a few dollars to our name, over three quarters of what I earn goes to rent, the rest goes to utilities, food and other essentials, thankfully I keep my pantry, my fridge, freezer as well as my chest freezer pretty stocked.
I’m glad for all of those who are in a position to save, that’s awesome, but unfortunately not everyone can.
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@AmbiePam (85659)
• United States
19 Mar 20
I am shocked at the privileged attitude I have seen from a few mylotters. Most people live paycheck to paycheck, and there is nothing to save. Both my parents, worked for non profits (Christian ministry), and they barely paid their bills.
It's nice that some are set financially. But oh my word, how out of touch are some people?!
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
16 Jan
People are set financially, most of the time, not because they make a lot of money, but because they are mindful of money enough to know where to find more of it no matter how little of it they have to work with. The ones, from my experience, who are out of touch, are the ones who truly believe they cannot save money. Because it is simply not true.
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@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
16 Jan
@porwest I've seen people who have saved but then something tragic happens those savings got sucked up simply to survive and they are struggling. In the past year I've known several in similar circumstances where a tragic situation nearly broke them despite their savings. As I said, I have a roof over my head, food in my belly, and the things I need to survive so I'm okay, but I'm also very well aware that not everyone is.,,
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
19 Mar 20
Yes, it is easy for those with plenty to pick on those who don't have as much. We can only do what we can do.
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@porwest (78759)
• United States
16 Jan
I don't think it is picking on people so much as it is trying to make uneducated people see the light. Everyone can save. No matter how big the bills or no matter how small the paycheck. Everyone can. I think people just don't want to listen to those who know the truth and have decided to accept their personal financial woes because doing something is harder than ignoring something.
@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
19 Mar 20
It really is, and people really need to think, things happen that prevent some from saving!
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@marguicha (215635)
• Chile
19 Mar 20
@Michellekidwell I only wish they would last until I die, but you don´t know that.
@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
19 Mar 20
Definitely understand that!
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@Courtlynn (66918)
• United States
19 Mar 20
No. Not everyone can. And people should mind their own.
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@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
19 Mar 20
Thank you, and thankfully I’m okay, all my bills are paid, my fridge, both freezers, pantry and cabinets are stocked, I have what I need so I’m blessed, but there are those who are truly struggling and being made to feel guilty for doing so, which isn’t cool!
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@Marilynda1225 (79885)
• United States
20 Mar 20
Many people aren't in a position to save and live paycheck to paycheck. Don't be ashamed . Many of us are in the same boat
@Michellekidwell (29259)
• Sonora, California
19 Mar 20
I’m fine for now, all my bills are paid, I have a roof over my head and power, sadly that’s not the case for everyone. On Facebook and other places I keep hearing every American needs to have three months of savings and it’s there fault if they don’t but situations vary!
@LindaOHio (156717)
• United States
20 Mar 20
People should not talk about what they have no knowledge of.
@porwest (78759)
• United States
16 Jan
People should never shame anyone for having difficulty saving. However, the idea that someone, even on a very limited budget, cannot save? It's BS. Everyone can. It just takes understanding certain concepts and ideas about money. In every single budget big or small there is wasted money. Those who say they cannot save are simply not looking for it.
Don't SHAME someone. TEACH them how to do it and where to find the money to save. That's my method. It's there. The money. To save. It IS there. Trust me.
