a cool thing we're learning at the moment is that literally none of the institutions of meritocracy have achieved anywhere near the levels of financial preparedness about which their defenders consistently lecture those unable to access them. this, to me, is hilarioushttps://twitter.com/theipaper/status/1242730439279644673 …
You're not allowed to save money unless you're old money. The distinctly American wealthy class have to spend all their money on status symbols and neutral EV "hustles" for the sake of appearances. It's the obolus you pay for the lettuce, and if you won't do it you aren't let in