Phil's going in the lake again!

[Dutch]

I believe that you are correct.  The good starting wage around here seems to be about $15/hr.  That’s about $30,000 grose many without any benefits.  Take out rent, utilities, transportation, child care just to name a few items and there isn’t much left to take care of the rest.  Add to that many have intellectual challenges and probably won’t progress much beyond entry level jobs it is easy to see needs that aren’t being met.

[Mitch f]

32 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

It’s easy to get a job.  But is it enough to live “well”?   IMO wages have stagnated in this country since around 1990-1995.  Yet prices for everything have skyrocketed since then.  $50k a year isn’t what it used to be.   I reference those years based on wages paid in UAW contracts which used to be quite good jobs.  

All planned

[Dutch]

Here is another factor for poor people who might need a short loan.  In Springfield alone there are over 300 pay day loan places which can charge up to 76% interest.

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, Dutch said:

Here is another factor for poor people who might need a short loan.  In Springfield alone there are over 300 pay day loan places which can charge up to 76% interest.

That’s crazy!   300!?!?   

[Dutch]

My guess was 30 but there are a couple of Drury University students working on this and that is what they reported.

[Terrierman]

Phil I'd like to get this back on track.  Please PM me with a suggested amount and a donation will be forthcoming.  How about some of the rest of you hard cases buck up too.  Poor and hungry is no way to be and If I need to help a bit well, I am fortunate enough to do it and most of you guys are too.  So let's make Phil proud what say?

[Terrierman]

38 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

That’s crazy!   300!?!?   

I can't believe that either.

[BilletHead]

1 hour ago, Terrierman said:

Phil I'd like to get this back on track.  Please PM me with a suggested amount and a donation will be forthcoming.  How about some of the rest of you hard cases buck up too.  Poor and hungry is no way to be and If I need to help a bit well, I am fortunate enough to do it and most of you guys are too.  So let's make Phil proud what say?

                  Billethead's are doing 50. Some of you guys stepped up for our charity. We will do the same. Get yourself wet Phil! 

[Terrierman]

2 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

                  Billethead's are doing 50. Some of you guys stepped up for our charity. We will do the same. Get yourself wet Phil! 

You're no hardcase.  

[Phil Lilley]

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