30 Lost Money Skills American Families Passed Down That Built Wealth Before 1980
2.1K views · Aug 12, 2026 · Education
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@Savage11-b7e · 1 month ago
There's seniors now who get exactly $8,940.00 per year, this is far below poverty level which is supposed to be $15,000.00 in today's market
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@lindayoung9834 · 1 month ago
Many of these will work today. I’m eating from my freezers now. As each empty’s it will be sold. From family of 9 down to one adult 1 teenager means there is a great savings for now. Canning from freezer even making dog food from them. Cash is the only way to live. No debt is freedom.
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