One of the few things that made America's wage stagnation tolerable was cheap Chinese consumer goods. As soon as Americans start having to pay real world prices for their baubles, most of us will realize just how poor a country we really are.

The more 'baubles' you can live without, the richer you will be... Of course you're going to be 'poor' if you spend money just as fast as you're able to get it in your hands! Want an extra $1,000? Put aside $20 every week for a year & watch it add up! Don't cheat by using any of it for imported baubles... You'll be surprised how quickly even small amounts can add up over time. Stopping the Walmart shopping can also help improve most people's financial situation enough to where if they want something better, they'll be able to afford to buy it.

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