I struggle with it, too. 
People need to learn how to tighten their belts. 
Having a new cell phone is not something that people who are complaining about money should have. 
Having a new shiny car, including the car payment. 
People need more discipline. 

Satosora

I often struggle to sympathize with people when I see how they spend so recklessly. I’m doing well now, but I was quite poor for most of my adult life and it’s not that bad if you spend wisely. 

Undisciplined

econ

Americans are poorer: the United States Misery Index rises again

People need to change jobs and just not be comfortable. 
Find a job that is willing to give you overtime. 
There was just another article showing americans have a 50k budget for spending on junk. 
