When gas prices get jacked up because of heavy handed regulation… when minimum wage increases makes everything more expensive… when you’re taxed to death… You just don’t spend as much. You can’t. We also explore what rich people do with their money. Sure they may buy some gaudy, unnecessary stuff… but you know what else they buy? Time. They pay - often lower skilled employees or contractors - to do all sorts of work. It’s a win win, especially for immigrants to the country, young people, or lower wage earners who earn more.