In Pennsylvania, the Cost of the American Dream Is Out of Reach

https://www.realclearwire.com/ ^ | 5/24/2024 | By Athan Koutsiouroumbas

[Alberta's Child]

There are 67 counties in Pennsylvania. 52 of them are inside the Federally designated Appalachian Region as economically distressed -- including the second-largest city in the state (Pittsburgh).

Pennsylvania has a very old population, and most counties have seen their populations decline over the last 20 years. The weather, terrain, demographics and aging infrastructure would make it a difficult place to do business even if it had the best regulatory climate of any state.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Insanity! It boggles my mind what some people think are the ‘necessities’ of life.

If you MUST go out to eat, or you will starve to death, go to a Happy Hour for a cheap drink and have a meal of Chips & Salsa. I did that with my BFFs for many years when we were all getting our careers established. ;)

There are lots of tricks to stretch a buck and still have a fun life. :)

[napscoordinator]

People who work hard will make it as always. Lazy people will have a difficult time as was all through history.