So true. When the rich prosper, they need all sorts of goods and services. Four years ago, I was working every day and making good money. We had a cleaning crew come in regularly and clean our house. Now work is slow, so the cleaning crew comes in every few months now. The lady who runs it is slow as well. I’ve noticed people mowing their yards who used to hire a lawn service, and more neighbors washing their cars. The rich are not bottomless pits. Most I know are frugal and make wise decisions. If they are overtaxed, they will shelter their income, or live on investments, paying the much lower capital gains rate.
On a related note, I’ve long wanted to hire a live-in housekeeper. I’m not rich, but do have a spare room, spare food, and a little spare cash - enough to get someone a job, room & board, entry into prosperity while enhancing my own. Alas, the “economic justice” types have made it impossible with a proliferation of regulations & welfare.