Once poor, probably poor-- unless financial education is available. At least in growing economies, living below your means for a few decades coupled with inves

Once poor, probably poor-- unless financial education is available. At least in growing economies, living below your means for a few decades coupled with investing will result in wealth accumulation. It's not easy. It's not fun. But it's definitely possible. Also, on the world stage poverty has been decreasing for decades. It's slowed lately, which should be of concern, but it's wonderful that it still is decreasing.