Money Matters
The venal god of Mammon is everywhere to be found in this reputedly dignified government publication.
| In 1997 there were 18,552,000 people between 25 and 54 who did not work because, plain and simple, they "do not want a job now." |
WHERE THE MONEY IS
It's no secret that the most people making the most money reside in New York City ($45,028 per capita in 1996), but I'd wager a fat sum that you had no idea that the Number 2 enclave of high rollers is... San Jose, Calif. ($44,824 per capita).
WHERE THE MONEY GOES
In 1995, 27.7% of credit card holders "hardly ever" paid off their balance and 20.4 % only "sometimes" pay off their balance.
THE RICH GROW GREEDIER
In 1995, people making under $10,000 a year donated an average of 4.3% of their income to charity. People making between $75,000 and $100,000 donated an average of 1.8%.
IS THE MONEY REALLY WORTH IT?
6.1% of workers held more than one job at the same time in 1997.
8.5% of the population worked an average of more than 60 hours a week.
LAZY AND LIKING IT
In 1997 there were 18,552,000 people between the ages of 25 and 54 who did not work because, plain and simple, they "do not want a job now."
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