[Sankozi]

It is really hard to believe that 71.93% of Americans are on the verge of homelessness and starvation. Much more plausible (and even mentioned in the linked article under "Lack of budgeting and financial planning" and "Social pressures") are just bad habits.

Of course there are economic literate people who really are struggling, but I doubt they make even half of those 71.93%.

[philosopher1234]

In this case you are revealing your own (statistical) illiteracy. It’s referring to 70% of people who claim to be living paycheck to paycheck, not 70% of all people.

[aziaziazi]

There’s a range of goods and services accessible on may consider after food but before investments : medical expenses, gas to visit family on week end…