For the first time in a while I got out today and had lunch with an old friend.
In catching up, we discussed work, money, family, etc.
He goes on to tell me about how well work is going, the kids school progress, and essentially tells me even with all of that - he and his wife, who both work - and she with a college degree applied to her field of study in healthcare - are unsure about how to make ends meet financially.
He's accepting all the overtime he can - yet their spending still seems out of control and about as insolvent as the U.S. itself.
I just feel bad personally that these types of folks can't see the way out. Or at least a way to help them offset this neverending spiral they find themselves on.
I'm far from the type of person to stand here and say "Bitcoin fixes this", however it has helped my basic existance in a time where I definitely think almost everyone is NOT thriving like they want to be...