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Too poor to retire and too young to die -- (link)

Posted by ty97 Jan 29 '16, 10:58

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LA Times (graphics.latimes.com)

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she is not a very good representative for people living under those circumstances. she made/makes many choices that worsen/ed her situation. -- nm - b. Jan 29, 11:33 2
- my sister! -- nm - ty97 Jan 29, 11:34 1
  - I didn't read any of the comments before posting. yep, and re: the three meals for $21 - she could have had more if she cooked, and eating organic - b. Jan 29, 11:51
This is my MIL. We're going to be supporting her for years. -- nm - Strongbad Jan 29, 11:08
I know she's got it rough, but in some ways, she is definitely living life more fully than I am. -- nm - Qale Jan 29, 11:07 4
- I agree it's not easy for her, but here's my reservation with the article. -- (edited) - ty97 Jan 29, 11:11 3
  - Right. I mean, just as I've chosen to move to Houston and chosen to waste money by not having a roommate... etc. - Qale Jan 29, 11:15 2
    - spoiler - Spawn Jan 29, 11:17 1
      - Is that really a spoiler or more a protip. Sometimes, it's hard to know the nuanced difference. -- nm - Qale Jan 29, 11:40
fund that 401(k), y'all! -- nm - decline Jan 29, 11:00 2
- and get rid of credit card debt!! -- nm - Andie Jan 29, 11:20 1
  - i've done both. i still feel empty -- nm - mr. plow Jan 29, 11:22
Paul Ryan has a Very Serious Plan for Carousel -- nm - mr. plow Jan 29, 11:00
I'm a bit put off by the opening - oblique Jan 29, 11:00 2
- 3 meals = 7 bucks a meal. and way healthier that that mcD crap -- nm - decline Jan 29, 11:01
- I have some thoughts about the article, but to your point, it explains further on -- (edited) - ty97 Jan 29, 11:01

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