2) Budgeting had everything to do with survival for Alex and Morgan. When living on minimum wage, budgeting is what guides your life. You must know where you have breathing room for food, clothes, or even just a day out. For Alex and Morgan it meant life or death. The poor budgeting decisions lead them to almost $1,000 in debt in hospital bills for only two visits to the emergency room. The lack of money could have resulted in no funds to support their grocery budget. It was obvious that Alex and Morgan could not last more than 30 days living on Minimum wage.
7) The working poor are a percentage of people in the United States who work full time jobs that are statistically below the poverty line. Although the government believes minimum wage is high enough to support the cost of living, the working poor give them something digest. Minimum continues to be raised due to the failing economy that increases the cost of living. The working poor are unable to maintain an occupation that can keep up with the lifestyle the government expects.
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