“There’s this wild disconnect between what people are experiencing and what economists are experiencing,” says Nikki Cimino, a recruiter in Denver.

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    9 months ago

    I think his point is people are only living paycheck to paycheck out of choice when they could save and invest if they tightened their belts.

    Not saying I agree, just explaining his perspective.

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      9 months ago

      There are peple who are genuinly struggling.

      Then there are those who choose to spend 10-20K on vacations every year and ‘feel’ they are struggling.

      And these latter people will forever tell you how they are living ‘paycheck to paycheck’ and talk your ear off about how theri struggles are more genuine and ‘real’ than people who are actually poor.