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At least she is self aware. Most people have a blind spot when they are the receiving end. For example, "This was my Grandpa's watch." is more often said than "I bought this apartment with my Grandpa's $500,000". The original ownership of physical items is flaunted, the original ownership of money is quickly hidden.

Nitpick, but this is not quite true. There is the Earned Income Credit, as well as various welfare payments that working class are entitled to.

For a single adult with no children EIC goes away at $15,000; that is a full time job at less than $6/hr. The 'working' class shouldn't need be dependent on welfare and assistance programs.

how are working class taxed on first dollar earned? most dont pay any federal income tax.

> how are working class taxed on first dollar earned?

Payroll tax

Even if it's a benefit you are still taxed SS and Medicare no matter how little you earn.