Not having savings doesn't mean others are stealing from them. Frugality is a way to build up savings and get out of the rat race, even if you don't earn much.

Not having savings doesn't mean others are stealing from them. Frugality is a way to build up savings and get out of the rat race, even if you don't earn much. But it requires conscious choice and sacrifice. Buying a $40,000 truck is completely incompatible with long term economic freedom for most, yet they're selling in huge numbers because of the relatively cheap financing available.