If I had a portfolio, I would certainly have investments in that area. Unfortunately, I wasn’t raised in a family that knew anything about stocks, and I’ve not been in a position to invest.
Well I certainly wasn’t raised in one of those either, but learned the value of it myself. Heck my father couldn’t finance his way out of a paper bag, but always wishes he’d learned/knew more.
And - employed folks are/should be in the position to invest. Even $50-$100 / month makes a lot of difference placed in a, say, ROTH IRA.