Can You Write A Check For $500?

[JakeStarkey]

Tom I suspect more can write a check for $500 now than in 2009

Not the 92,000,000 unemployed who gave up looking for a job and haven't been counted as....unemployed. We're in much tougher shape now than we were then.

There are no "92,000,000 unemployed who gave up looking for a job", Tom, except in your confused head, which, considering your circumstances, is understandable.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Trump is the most divisive president in our history.

No. The Democrat party is the most divisive political machination in American history. And they lost. Badly. Now we see full on, their unwillingness to come together. Divisivness is their stock,and trade.

You are wrong, as usual. Trump and his minority support are the most divisive political movement since 1860.

 

[Vastator]

Trump is the most divisive president in our history.

No. The Democrat party is the most divisive political machination in American history. And they lost. Badly. Now we see full on, their unwillingness to come together. Divisivness is their stock,and trade.

You are wrong, as usual. Trump and his minority support are the most divisive political movement since 1860.

Your petulant, ardent belief in something; lends no weight to the truth of it...

 

[jc456]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

 

[Wry Catcher]

"There are liars, damn liars and statistics"

You are definitely the first two.

The first question, why have wages been stagnant for so many?

Because of Barack Obama's failed left-wing policies.

Why have income in the middle class remained stagnant, when CEO's and others, have seen massive increases in wealth?

Again, because of Barack Obama's failed left-wing policies.

Really? I suppose you were interrupted by some serious work and forgot to name those left wing policies and how they created the division of wealth in America. When you have time from whatever prevented you from providing this evidence, please do so. Otherwise I will continue to mock you as dumb and an ill-informed hack.

 

[esthermoon]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

 

[Tom Horn]

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

Hi Esther! We already have that and homeless shelters where a person can have a clean bed for the night or longer. The thing about food stamps is you need a kitchen to use them or else eat fast food and be out of EBT in a week, with three weeks to go before you get more.

 

[jc456]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

not sure your post, i was looking for the social injustice to which you posted. what is it?

 

[Vastator]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

The problem with providing everything for people, is that they lose the drive, and ability to provide for themselves.

 

[esthermoon]

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

Hi Esther! We already have that and homeless shelters where a person can have a clean bed for the night or longer. The thing about food stamps is you need a kitchen to use them or else eat fast food and be out of EBT in a week, with three weeks to go before you get more.

Hi Tom! How you doing?
I knew about food stamps but I didn't know there were homeless shelters in the USA
Thanks for the info!

 

[Vastator]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

The problem with providing everything for people, is that they lose the drive, and ability to provide for themselves.

well how is something free social injustice? that post made absolutely no sense from the question I asked.

I can only assume you meant to quote someone else...?

 

[Tom Horn]

I knew about food stamps but I didn't know there were homeless shelters in the USA
Thanks for the info!

We have them but they are dangerous places because of the drug addicts who use them. They intimidate and rob the innocents who need a place to lay their head down. Life on the streets in American cities is brutal. People are much better off going to a church for help here.

 

[Vastator]

I never once uttered a word about anything even remotely associated with "social injustice". That was EstherMoon...

 

[esthermoon]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

not sure your post, i was looking for the social injustice to which you posted. what is it?

Oh sorry...
Well I think social injustice is all the poverty we have in the world, this is the first thing I have in my mind when I think about social injustice.
I really find unfair that some people have everything and other people have almost nothing (some can't even eat 2 meals per day)

 

[esthermoon]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

The problem with providing everything for people, is that they lose the drive, and ability to provide for themselves.

This can be true but some of them can't provide for themselves anyway...that's really sad but real

 

[jc456]

Good for you if you can but 57% (down from 63%) of us can't, which is the legacy of the worst president this country has ever known. And if you doubt that, look at what President Trump has already done about it in less than 50 days. When our new President says he "inherited a mess", this simple test answers the question...do you have $500 today?

What we found is that according to a recent Bankrate survey of 1,000 adults, 57% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a mere $500 unexpected expense. Turns out the CEO was right. And while that may appear dire, it is a slight improvement from 2016, when 63% of U.S. residents said they wouldn’t be able to handle such an expense.

The survey's findings have shed light on how the so-called recovery of the past 8 years has skipped about half of the US population, which literally live paycheck to paycheck, and reflects a country in which many households continue to struggle with their basic finances more than seven years after the official end to the recession.

Putting the numbers in context: despite steady job growth during the Obama administration - which have been focused on minimum wage industries - wages have been predictably slow to recover, with the typical American household still earning 2.4% below what they brought home in 1999, when income peaked. Meanwhile, costs for essentials such as housing and child care have surged faster than the rate of inflation, placing stress on household budgets and making the accumulation of wealth, i.e., savings, impossible.

The bottom line: About four out of 10 Americans said they had enough in savings to cover a surprise $500 expense. Another 21% said they would rely on a credit card, while 20% said they’d cut back on other expenses. Another 11% said they’d turn to family or friends for the money.

"The Reality Is, Half Of Americans Can’t Afford To Write A $500 Check" | Zero Hedge

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

not sure your post, i was looking for the social injustice to which you posted. what is it?

Oh sorry...
Well I think social injustice is all the poverty we have in the world, this is the first thing I have in my mind when I think about social injustice.
I really find unfair that some people have everything and other people have almost nothing (some can't even eat 2 meals per day)

who is responsible for poverty?

 

[Vastator]

You clearly haven't grasped how quotes work on this forum. Settle down noob. You'll get a handle on it. You just fucked up is all...

 

[esthermoon]

Unfortunately social injustice is everywhere....
That's why people need some help from the government

like what exactly?

Well for example free healthcare and food stamps for all the poor people
And a house for all the poor people would be wonderful. No more homelessness

not sure your post, i was looking for the social injustice to which you posted. what is it?

Oh sorry...
Well I think social injustice is all the poverty we have in the world, this is the first thing I have in my mind when I think about social injustice.
I really find unfair that some people have everything and other people have almost nothing (some can't even eat 2 meals per day)

who is responsible for poverty?

Maybe it's the global economy. I think the distribution of wealth is very unfair
Maybe a new global economy system would be a good thing for everybody

 

[P@triot]

Really? I suppose you were interrupted by some serious work and forgot to name those left wing policies and how they created the division of wealth in America. When you have time from whatever prevented you from providing this evidence, please do so. Otherwise I will continue to mock you as dumb and an ill-informed hack.

Really? I suppose you believe it is just some bizarre "coincidence" that the wealth gap expanded during the Obama reign of terror, uh snowflake? I will absolutely provide you with an example of his policies that contributed to the widening gap of wealth disparity. But before I do - why don't learn something for once in your ideological life?

“The most comprehensive study of the facts undertaken in recent times is that by the Temporary National Economic Committee on the Concentration of Economic Power. The final report of this committee (which certainly cannot be accused of an undue conservative bias) arrives at the conclusion that the view according to which the greater efficiency of large-scale production is the cause of the disappearance of competition “finds scant support in any evidence that is now at hand.” And the detailed monograph on the question which was prepared for the committee sums up the answer in this statement:

“It should be noted, moreover, that monopoly is frequently the product of factors other than the lower costs of greater size. It is attained through collusive agreement and promoted by public policies.”

In other words - monopolies are the result of government intervention and idiotic left-wing policy. Oops....more indisputable proof that you just make shit up as you go. Now we can all continue to mock you as the dumb and uninformed partisan hack that you are.

Excerpt From: F. A. Hayek. “The Road to Serfdom.” University of Chicago Press, 2010-04-06. iBooks.
This material may be protected by copyright.

 

[Rustic]

Conservatives, why don't you tell us again how American workers are all so overpaid.

You know you will, sometime soon. When you forget about this thread, which will be in a few minutes.

Don't worry. We liberals will still keep pounding on the topic of low wages, like we've always done.

Beginners/starting jobs do not qualify as careers, and should not payed as so you fucking retard...
people of low ambition and drive should never get a break in life... now back to your safe space.