Reply #2: I teach economics, and my classes get a one week unit each year

[mbperrin]

on one of the hidden costs of being poor - you pay more for everything. Higher prices for groceries in stores located in poor areas, higher interest for everything, higher prices, and so on.

The wealthy receive comps of all kinds, plus discounts, plus cheap interest, plus better service and access to higher quality merchandise as well.

An old boss of mine never had to pay for a room or a meal in Vegas, ever. One example only.

Yes, it sucks to be poor.