It may not be quite that easy though. This person would already have prior knowledge on making good decisions whereas the poor (probably) don't. That being sai

It may not be quite that easy though. This person would already have prior knowledge on making good decisions whereas the poor (probably) don't. That being said, here's a book with a similar premise and a different outcome: http://www.amazon.com/Nickel-Dimed-Not-Getting-America/dp/0805063897 http://www.amazon.com/Nickel-Dimed-Not-Getting-America/dp/08... The author finds herself barely able to make it. Grant it, she approaches the situation rather pessimistically, the book still paints a decent picture as to why so many people are struggling.