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Social worker here. I really can't stand the narrative that people on assistance don't want to work. Most of them really do. They are under employed due to availability in the area, have trouble finding childcare that aligns with available work schedules or have health issues/ disability that limits their ability to work. 90% of my cases work really damn hard.
All the help wanted signs in my area say differently....disabilities I can excuse but the rest....nope.
Agree...disability is one thing but everything else can be figured out....plenty of work also if you want it.
Yikes respectfully I disagree. I think they tell you what you want to hear. Some of them work hard. I've yet to encounter one that does. Believe me they scam the system..
I'm 60, I've worked since I was 13 and paid into social security for 47 years. I do not consider social security as a government handout.
Same with me, I'm 58 working put into the system since I was 16,as young as 9yrs. old I pulled tobacco,mowed lawns,babysat to make money to buy my own school clothes,my mom couldn't buy new clothes for me and 3other siblings , social security isn't a handout!!
I worked and paid into social security for 45 years. I earned it. Even millionaires get it. Rich countries all over the world have it. Poor countries yearn for it. It is a great program that encourages people to work.
Correction: You didn't willingly pay into social security, they stole it from you. Wake up.
Social security is your money
I've worked since I was 14. I'm 65 now. You bet it's not a handout.
I have paid into SS since I was 16. I am 62 now. That is not a hand out. Give me all the money I paid in and then we will talk.
If it's your money, why can't you have it all at once? Because it's not really yours, that's why.
@@PrepperPrincess This does not seem to be a valid argument. It is her money in a form akin to that of a guaranteed lifetime annuity. A lifetime stream of payments can be worth more than the Present Value of cash in hand, particularly when interest rates are low. Also, factor in that the annuity (social security payment) comes with an annual Cost of Living Adjustment.
People worked and put money into the social security retirement program so that isn't a handout!
I don't begrudge anyone who receives public assistance if they truly need it. Circumstances vary.
Agree 💯
Social Security is not a government give-away. We contribute into it out entire working lives. So It is not a 'Benefit".
So why would congressman say things like social security is "running out"?
Since you do have assets, I don't recommend going without health insurance. At least get a catastrophic policy with maybe a $10k deductible. Any insurance will also get you discounted medical charges. One catastrophe without insurance can wipe out all of your cash assets.
SS is not an entitlement, paid into it for 40 years. That money is mine .
@@annkrull9894 that’s not true. The SS withdrawal of 6% off an income of 50k for 30 years has a compounded value of 262,800 dollars(averaging the standard 6%). That does not include any employer contributions. Your numbers would have them drawing 10k a month.
@@annkrull9894 no the current median income is 70k. The median income hasnt been below 40 for 23 years. But if you adjust for inflation even in 1968 the 7k income would be 57k adjusted for inflation.
@@annkrull9894 you don’t do mathematical equations based off of the biggest losers in society.
As a cleaning lady, when I see a monstrosity of a house I think "how hard is that to clean?". My house is 2 bedroom bilevel, 900 sq feet, built in 1974. I love it.
I live in a 95 year old house with a yard the size of a stamp and 900 square feet of living space in my house. It was built by Van Time Co. Based on Davenport , Iowa and my husband along with myself take care of it. The problem I have with society is this consumerism which annoys me. We prefer to live intentionally and go on about our lives.
I agree with everything except social security. That is not a tax but an investment made by working people and their employers. This investment was forced by the government so to just take it away would be theft.
Same with Medicare.
I have a cottage that was built in 1942 it's only 600 square feet it's small and paid for that ..I'm thankful for and enjoy simple, frugal living
I agree with everything you said except about social security for older people. We paid into that all our working lives. Why do you think that is a bad benefit?
I was born in California. And lived there for 5 decades. Left for AZ in 2014, and never looked back. Glad you're happy, but I wouldn't go back to CA for anything. I do like a smaller home too, though, but small dwellings are available in all states.
We are trying to get out of CA as well. 2 of our kids moved to AZ but they are upset that Katie Hobbs is governor as they were trying to escape all that liberal nonsense.
Tennesse is full! People who have settled the area can't afford to live here because out of state people are driving up prices
Same in my once small town in SC. All these people moving in and running people with long generational history here out bc they can know longer afford to live here. Taxes are now through the roof. Housing developments, shopping strips, and fast food joints are popping up on every corner. I barely recognize my once small town. It’s heartbreaking. Ans the traffic. OMG, our roads can’t handle the traffic.
That’s another reason why people don’t want to leave California. Who wants to be blamed for that? You might be surprised by how many transplants we too have in California.
I absolutely wholeheartedly agree with P.P, I recently took a side hustle at Walmart as a front end cashier, and the only ones with bulging shopping carts are the ones on public assistance . She was spot on with everything she said her, I wish I was lucky enough to have her as a friend. And yes people have become meaner especially after the lock down, then I remember what I read in the Bible, in the end times "The Love of Many Will Grow Cold''
Amen
We are so there…
Yes you can live in Tennessee and NC and climb mountains, play in streams, lakes, rivers etc. Boone and Blowing Rock are perfect examples.
Boone sucks !! Tell all your friends
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I don't think anyone needs a big home. We are a family of 4 and have a 2 bedroom home. People spend way too much money on crap.
Just be grateful that you're healthy and smart and can live a dignified life. Don't worry about the government or other people. They are on their own paths. You're at your best when you're a positive inspiration to others. That you do VERY WELL.
I agree with you totally forget what others are doing and just give us usefull advice🌈🌈🌈
"Don't worry about the Government or other people " and who do think is paying for all the freebies 🤔 ? It's the hard working tax payers! Maybe you understand why people are unhappy about it. Public assistance was only supposed to be temporary solution not a lifestyle.
@@thekid1597 A person can spend their whole life in a negative headspace contemplating all the wrongs of this world, but the quality of their own life will suffer, and they'll attract more negative thinkers around them. Is that how you want to live?
@@Calhorsey THIS! Excellent post.
I work in social services. People have a sense of entitlement. I do believe in helping those who need it like our veterans. Many complain that they can't live on social security but it wasn't meant for people to live on, just a supplement. Great video! Welcome back to California 😁
It was meant as a supplement because most people had pensions. Now pensions are rare. They were replaced by IRAs, 401Ks, but you can guess how that has gone.
My husband and I raised 4 children in 1326 sqft home. Three of the children shared 1 room. We have lived in our home for 29 years, and it is paid off. We did it on a firefighters' salary and no help from food banks or food stamps. I didn't work until all the kids were in school. It was more cost-effective for me to stay home rather than pay for child care.
What a labor of love ❤️
I grew up in a 938 square ft hse in Chicago. It was the smallest house on the block. We had the oldest car on the street. However, we had more love in that house than anyone else in the neighborhood.
FYI, Tennessee has many large mountain ranges. Lots of boulder hopping and mountain climbing here. This California girl currently lives in the Appalachian Mountains in Tennessee. Perhaps you’ve heard of the 1,000s of people who try to hike the Appalachian Trail (2,190 miles long). It takes 5-7 months to make the trek. Western Tennessee does not have many mountings, though.
Memphis ???
The bigger the house the more crap people buy. That in itself is a scam.
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Everything you mentioned about California, you can find way better in Tennessee, without driving for hours. Plus, there's better foraging and much more interesting, in my opinion, vistas and scenery. There's a lot of diversity in what can be grown in gardens. You might be pleasantly surprised if you lived in Tennessee. There are a lot of other states in which the living is wonderful, without the downside of California and its high taxes... among other things. To each, his or her own. If you like California, you'll probably be happy there. I'd pick Tennessee in a flash. :)
Something tells me you don't know what it's like to be actually disabled, without family to help. Sometimes older people, as well as probably young people, too, no longer have family around and truly no longer able to work, no matter how much you want to. Don't assume everyone who uses benefits wouldn't need them if they'd just go out and work.
You might be the only one not at work right now,so others will come out to the trail you're walking later, when they get home from work.
I've been watching you a long time. I usually agree with just about everything you say. Not today. And, life can be very simple anywhere you live, and it can be complicated anywhere you live. It's up to each of us to make sure we're living the life we want.
I have no family there.
The Smokey Mountains are in Tennessee and they are quite beautiful
PP, my husband is legally disabled and receives both food stamps and Medicaid. What you get is very little on food stamps. The hoops he had to jump thru and the wait for his disability hearing was almost 2 years! What you have to go thru to receive public benefits is unreal! Don't lump everyone together. We live very modestly. The insurance companies would go out of business if we had public healthcare, so would big pharma and believe me, they don't want that!
We paid cash for our home as well. We are also without health insurance. We have zero debt. I cook at home 1- because it's cheaper and 2- it's healthier. We still just barely make it. Our country is a nation in distress. We are without representation, we are divided and we are invaded
I agree.
I appreciate most of your ideas most of the time, HOWEVER, you sometimes come off as a self-righteous self-important know it all. Social Security is NOT a government handout. I worked for it, paid into it. You can't put everyone into the same box. You don't know everyone's situation . Please give your tips and tricks and hacks and ideas without being so judgmental
Ya her attitude here is a huge turn off. In particular because she herself doesn't have health insurance meaning she is a huge liability to tax payers. All because she'd rather only work part time and live on an insanely tight budget? If she gets hurt, taxpayers will pay for her medical bills. Also a lot of the things she says are totally false. People waited 8 hours for a bowl of soup at a soup kitchen back in the day? That is false. Villifying poor people as if they have eroded society? That is gross. The nuclear family being eroded so the government has more power? Break out the tinfoil hats!
Just got back from 8 days in the Adirondacks, husband did a painting job at a clients Summer home. No TV or internet. Up to 11 Deer in the yard every dawn & at dusk. Pond to fish, trails to hike or bike. Washed clothes to hang out. Water from well was ice cold and clean. Old fashioned porcelain kitchen sink and bathtub. Loved every minute. We're now looking up there to find an old dream cottage of our own to retire in.
My mother was born in 1919. As a 9 year old she had to take a container from home and queue for soup at the soup kitchen. She told me how embarrassed she was. As an adult she never asked for charity in her life and went without food if she had to. She was Scottish.
The parents had to call us, repeatedly, “when the lights turned on”. 😂Yes to self reliance! AND YES to small houses! For so many reasons. TY. 🤗
The affordable care act, with my family of 4, wants $2,800 a month for a policy with a $10,000 deductible. That’s $43,600 a year before it pays a dime. Needless to say, I don’t have insurance
Mine is $1250 for two people and a 16K deductible.
Tennessee has some of the most incredible hiking on earth. Multiple huge and beautiful waterfalls.
Tennessee has all that stuff and way more; it is an absolutely beautiful place. California is nice, don't get me wrong, but the Smokeys are something else.
And neither are as beautiful as the mountains in Colorado! (imo). My father lived in Arrington outside of Nashville and when I used to go walking around there I noticed that no one else does! And also the amount of trash people just threw from their vehicles amazed me- it's MUCH cleaner in CO.
@@gailmiler2797 commie
“Don’t be Bigfoot please” 😂😂😂 what you say is very true about bedroom size and newer homes and the disintegration of the family! I grew up in the 60s and 70s and lived in a 1000 sq. ft house ( family of 5). We also played outside all day- wouldn’t trade that childhood for anything!
Social Security is what I paid into for my working life. That is not an entitlement. I usually like your videos but this was a long rant. I am a minimalist and wanted to hear more about that per the title. oh well.
May have been a rant but it was like 99% true.
@@bsgarey Except for the part about SS being a hand out.
I believe she said SS disability!
@@lindamyers953 I replayed, and she said, back in the day their was no such thing as “disability, (comma) social security, EBT cards etc. I agree that disability benefits are abused, but SS shouldn’t have been mentioned in the grouping of handouts. Maybe that was just an innocent mistake. I think she knows that SS, is something we pay into with our own income.
I live in TN and you’re wrong about it. There’s things to do everywhere.
I live in the Eastern part of Middle TN and there are waterfalls and hiking trails everywhere!!
You can find low cost of living, hiking and mountains, in Eastern Tennessee, Eastern Kentucky, West Virginia,Western Virginia, Western North Carolina, Northeast Georgia or even the upstate of South Carolina.
I hear those are the states to move to! I think she went to California because her family is there. She gets upset with people always trying to push their ideas on her, like she doesn't know what she's doing.
Oh, Prepper Princess, I’m disappointed. Yes, some people game the system, but it isn’t fair to assume that everyone who gets financial assistance is living high on the hog. I’ve been lucky and frugal and never had to ask for help, but there are lots of folks who lack the health or the education or the social skills for even basic jobs and need help. Affordable housing of any size is almost a thing of the past. I do agree, though, on the benefits of a small house. I love my little (1100sf) postwar house.
I am disappointed as well. Prepper Princess sounds bitter. It is a great feeling to help people, why be jealous? If you have the 5 basics you have more than most people on this planet. Be grateful instead.
@@marionrobison1080 I agree. Not everyone is soaking up the system but yes there are a lot of pp that take advantage. I live here in California and have family all over. I've seen it all! I work in this field and a lot of people on social services NEED the help! The ones that use the system well if you know something say something!!
I do not apologize for my statements, nor do I believe they are incorrect based on my associations with those accepting government assistance. 100% of the time, they are not even trying. They just watch TV, play video games all day, use other people for as long as possible, lie, cheat, steal, do drugs, sell baby formula from their WIC card to buy cigarettes, you name it.
@@PrepperPrincess So you've met 100% of the people who accept government assistance because that would need to be true to assert those statements. Very arrogant and it is untrue. If you are a Christian as you have said maybe check yourself about judgement. Wow.
You are courageous for speaking the truth. This country is going the wrong direction and too divided. The hard working people are being taxed heavily to support the other half that does not wish to work. And there are job shortages everywhere especially in the construction trade. Of course these jobs involve actual hard sweaty labor...much too demanding for people on government subsidies.
I've worked hard and also sick for a long time. Been unable to work for the past 3 years due to illness. I took early social security due to that fact . I'm thankful but am on limited finances. I wish I could work ( i am 63 ) luckily I'm married so our incomes together makes it work although hubby wants to retire this year . We are not aboard regarding finances I'm frugal and 😊he's broke due to previous bills before me. Sometimes I would like to check food banks but thankfully I've had enough getting mark down s at Grocery Outlet and loss lenders at Winco. Sometimes I feel guilty for getting Social Security because I'm not working & can't. I've always worked for everything.
Well social security is really just getting our $$ back from all those years paying into it.
I feel the same way, dad always said when I'm older to get a small house - less heating, electricity, shoveling snow, etc. I wish we could rant together in person over a cup of tea, it would be a blast 🎉 You really scared me for a minute though when you stopped and said, "Please don't be Big Foot"... I'm like, oh no😮 Was someone/something actually there? Random question, can you do a CZcams LIVE BBQ at Prepper Princess' house? That would be great 👍 😀 🎉
Sure when I have one!
@@PrepperPrincess Yay!! I'm so down whenever you are!!
Love your rants❤ You're just saying what most of us are thinking. Never be ashamed of speaking your mind. Stay Strong💪Love You, Girl❤
I agree with much of your philosophy of living frugally, debt free, and simple life.
I disagree about social security benefits as we all pay in to support the retired generation and to assure our eligibility for income when we retire. We prepaid for this, as do you and all younger generations. We all deserve our benefits.
I would at least buy high deductible medical coverage if available or a Christian medical share policy. If your income is low, you should receive a subsidy under the ACA and a pretty low monthly cost.
Younger people can understandably become resentful when they constantly hear Social Security won’t be there for them. I have heard this for over 40 years from the lying politicians. Social Security will be there for you, just as it was for your parents and even grandparents.
If the US Government comes to an end, then all bets are off for anything valued in US dollars.
I live in Canada, healthcare is not an issue for me. Yes, we pay more taxes, but nobody goes bankrupt, nobody!
Canadians do go bankrupt..my sister has done that twice now.
I visited Canada a year ago. There are homeless sitting on the the ground outside the donut shop we visited. Don't say " no one ". I saw with my own two eyes. Young people and old. So sad.
@@user-rc3hk9qs4t True, the cost of living has skyrocketed and there is very little affordable housing.
Ridiculous. Lots of people have to declare bankruptcy, either through misfortune, or gross mismanagement. It happens here.
Your comment on the erosion of the nuclear family is spot on. The push to make us all dependent on the gov’t instead of our families and communities is something that ought to concern everyone.
I’m moving to California from Texas (meanwhile, everyone I know in Texas is moving here from California….) people talk about how I’m crazy and the cost of living is bad and how my rent will skyrocket, but when I do the cost comparison its actually cheaper to live in Cali? Yes, my rent is more expensive but there’s so much more free things to do there! I got decent pay and health insurance and doing a job I actually like! Texas is car centric and I found out where I’m renting is so walkable that I’m only a ten minute walk from where I’ll be working. There is a community garden, co-op, and local theater all in walking distance where if I can volunteer for fun and get community. I’m so tired sitting in traffic for 20 minutes just to get food with friends at an overpriced restaurant where it was mediocre and could’ve made a better meal at home… I need a change of pace for once and can’t wait to be in the nature. I totally get you going back to Cali!
You making a mistake. Money ,jobs and all that doesn't equate to happiness.
I don't understand the Texan mindset. Yes, it is more expensive to rent but you are also earning more. It balances out.
@@ajetmech2002 has nothing to do with the money- I could’ve choose a job where I made more in Texas or the South. And if it’s a mistake- that’s life! You live and learn by finding out. I have property and family in Texas so I can always come back 😅
@@PrepperPrincess House are less expensive to buy in Texas. It's nearly impossible for most people to buy in California.
I remember a time, before TV, where the neighbours would come over for the evening,, enjoy a meal with us, and there would be lots of talking and story telling. People enjoyed interesting hobbies and were very creative. I dont't blame the government for peoples' anti social behaviour, I blame TV, because I know how wonderful life was before TV. (Watching from South Africa)
I’m conservative and I can’t believe how much I agree with you. I never thought about how people don’t need to be nice anymore, but that is such a great point. I feel like I don’t own my own home because my property taxes are so ridiculous! I can’t even imagine what it would cost if the government takes over healthcare.😩You make so much sense!
Lot of defensive people on here....I love the blunt honesty an if I don't agree with something I move on...I don't think she's being judgemental at all...love her!!!!
News flash I don’t think food stamps provide soap or women’s products
I used to live in the Appalachian Mountains and worked at the local Walmart and many people received food stamps and they didn’t get as much as you seem to think. Every state sets what benefits they offer to the poor and Tennessee maybe gave 250 per family. Most people couldn’t find work and some only came to the store once a month to buy supplies and then headed back to the small rural homes they lived in. Many were poorly educated or had health problems. Jobs and factories that once flourished in the region were sent to China. I saw some of the oldest cars of any area I’ve ever lived in and we aren’t talking classic cars just very old cars because they couldn’t buy anything better. Many lived in the same house their parents and grandparents lived in because the houses were paid for. As far as social security, my late husband and myself paid into it from the time we were about 15 and my husband passed away at 63 so I receive widows benefits but still have to work. I earned that money and I do live in a small home and am extremely frugal. I don’t judge your lifestyle yet you seem to judge and criticize others on a regular basis. If others live differently than you then somehow they are wrong. I usually enjoy your videos but no one way of life is perfect or a one size fits all.
Per google: As you can see from the chart below, the national average food stamps amount for one person in 2023 is $197. Additionally, a household of 3 people should expect an average benefit amount of $586. Also, a family of 5 would receive an average food stamps benefit amount of $842.
@@PrepperPrincess On average, SNAP households received about $240 a month in fiscal years 2019 and 2020, prior to the pandemic and the TFP increase. The average SNAP benefit per person was about $121 per month, which worked out to about $4.00 per person per day.[11] Since April 2020 average SNAP benefits have been higher because of legislation that provided temporary increases during the COVID-19 public health emergency. When the EAs end after the February 2023 issuance, we estimate SNAP benefits per person will average about $182 per month, or $6.00 per person per day, reflecting the higher TFP and the effects of recent inflation in food prices.[12] (See box, “Several Major Factors Have Affected SNAP Benefits in Recent Years.” This is from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
I agree, Carolyn Davis. I think “benefits” vary greatly across the country. I lived in the rural South for over 20 years and worked with the area food bank. Yes, I saw lots of people who I thought made really bad decisions and were “responsible” for their predicament and didn’t “deserve” help, but I also saw the grandparents raising grandchildren on a Social Security check, the elderly widow getting $12 a month in Food Stamps, the man who had to drive his old gas-guzzling truck 80 miles three times a week to go to dialysis. I’m not sure “city folk” realize just how bad things can be in poor, rural areas.
@@PrepperPrincess My wife received food stamps before I married her. She received $35. It depends how much you earn and how many in the household. It's not a one size fits all benefit. In my state (TX), I think you have to apply every 3 months. I do know a family of 3 who lost their food benefits and she does not work, but I don't know the specifics of why.
AN 85 yr old divorced woman who was a friend of mine, on social security, went through the difficult process of applying for snap and then received about $15 per month. Not even enough for a week of groceries. Disgusting when they give all kinds of free support to illegals who never paid USA taxes and never worked here.
That's funny about the "don't come home 'til the light comes on" kid.. I recall a kid in my neighborhood, one street over....at suppertime his mother would stand on the front porch and blow one of those super loud whistles that coaches use....he would immediately stop playing and tell us all, "I gotta go home", and then rush off, running as fast as he could to his house.
My dad taught us to work our way through life we will be happier and he was right.
My teenager was stuck in a rut of "hanging out" with her friends from school (post-covid shutdowns), still on facetime and video chats. I created a garage space for them to hangout and invited all the kids over for pizza. They don't do the FaceTime anymore. They just needed a space to gather. Loved this video.. thanks for sharing :)
Some Parents are raising children that have absolutely no work ETHIC
The Welfare system caters to lazy people... People who are irresponsible and just don't want to work. I worked in the ER for 20 years...and I was astonished and sickened at the beautiful cars our Medicaid patients drove.
Yes but on CZcams you can’t say anything about responsibility or accountability. If you do, you “don’t understand my situation”. People believe they are exempt.
I have a post war cottage 3 bed 1 bath …yes 1 bath and I don’t smell …house works for me and I own it ,people that judge have pools and media rooms….and lots and lots of debt ❤I’m also retired im54 on the 28 April,happy to be in my little place 😊I made it princess 😅
Ever hear of the Appalachian Mountains? Yes, I live in Tennessee. I have mountains surrounding me. Yes you can live on the other side of the state an have to travel hours to get to them but not everyone does. I'm surrounded by mountains and can do all the things you described within minutes not hours.
Love California; it can be expensive in some areas but doable if you can live simply. The outdoor opportunities are exceptional, all free or very low cost.
I love it here, too!
I own a small 1,000 sf 2 bedroom 95 year old Craftsman that I totally rehabbed. It was a wonderful decision!
People who get government assistance qualify for it. Their income needs to be low but not too high. Some have disabilities, low income, or single parents. I’m all for people that need assistance getting it. I think it’s wrong that you would take Social security away since people have worked so long and would like that money back when they retire. Also it’s crazy that you pay over $500 for health insurance. Everyone should just live their life and stop worrying about what others are doing.
@@VKTreasure I agree! I know the process.
@@VKTreasureagreed; You usually have to work in order to qualify for benefits; if you don’t have a job they will have you in a park doing manual labor raking leaves, etc.
Preach it, Prepper!! Ooh, I'll add another...the government should STOP sending billions and billions of dollars to foreign countries and stop the endless warmongering and endless black hole of military spending.
In Florida, the maximum SNAP benefit per person per month is $281. Wow. I spend $200 for TWO adults and we have abundance. I often hear how the benefit needs to be raised, but why? Instead, let's educate people on what to buy and how to eat more healthy food. Thanks for doing that on your channel.
As someone who grew up in Africa... The reason why those other people get supported by the state is so that they don't get into such a desperate situation that they break into your home and murder you for your cell phone.
I love that an Old house in America is 60 years old - ☺ in England - a1950's or 1960's house in our village would be one of the modern ones 😁 My house was built in 1925 and is still a youngster here😀
Our house was built in 1860 and here in New England it’s really not an old house.
I wish you were my neighbor. I would love to go walking with you. I need a positive friend like you in my life.
I found $40 on my walk today!
Lady Zerima having a positive attitude comes from within. When you have a positive attitude you will also attract positive people.
I agree with you mostly. However I paid into social security since I was 16. I am now 65 and get social security. I do not take government handouts, but I earned my social security. I don't get Medicare. I also eat very healthy food which costs more because of no chemicals. I go to holistic practitioners. I am frugal. No food stamps or gov asset
Social Security is not a hand out, it’s your money. You earned it.
I’m going to retire this year in March, by then I would have paid into Social Security for 46 years and seven months, no, I will not be receiving a handout, me and others, like me, have earned every penny of that income.
Absolutely!
I just called my internet company, as you suggested in one of your older videos. Now i have to pay only half the price. I would never have done this before watching your videos. Thank you so much! ❤❤❤❤❤
I've tried that and it doesn't always work. They train the reps to push back on the request.
It also depends on who is the major carrier in your area. I had a friend who tried to bluff the company and they responded with “we’d really hate to lose you as a customer….” He hung up and ended the call. They would not budge.
Eastern Tennessee has all that.
You're very lucky that you have your health and mobility. I would give anything to be able to walk and go on walks on trails or go to the park. I unfortunately became disabled in 2014 where i have NO balance and have to use a walker. I live a life within my 4 walls. What little disability benefits I get i still have to pay around 300 for medicare. Believe me I'd rather work i did pay my money in that I receive. I certainly don't get all the money I paid in I get a small portion same goes for Social security you don't get all the money you paid in for 35 years.
There are programs that can get you a free mobility scooter. My friend has one and it can go off road on easy trails. I obviously was not talking about people that need the services, but people that abuse them.
thank you for sharing the "reality" on the subject. I just cant believe how much misconception is out there! It blows my mind!
I lived in a 1220 SF house in CA for 25 years, and I do miss the coziness it provided. My two sons were mainly outside. They had a tire swing in the pear tree just outside the back door. The back yard had fruit trees and a nice patio. Most of my friends and co-workers would have considered this a starter home, and it was. When I divorced, it became a long-term permanent home. The discretionary income to flip to a larger house was not there. So we stayed. I took out a wall to enlarge the living and dining room. I added closet space to the master bedroom. The old existing closets were teeny-tiny as was the custom in the 1930s.
I think the number one problem is the fact that we have a for profit medical system. I am by no means an expert in politics but I do know that everyone’s making a buck at our expense. Even the insurance companies are making a killing even when the hospitals know they can charge $30 for one Tylenol and get reimbursed. Everyone’s back is getting scratched, except ours.
Ever heard of the Great Smoky Mountains, in Tennessee and North Carolina?
You are a courageous and visionary trailblazer, Prepper Princess. Thank you for doing what you do. And please ... promise to keep on ranting, rambling and going on!
Highly recommend your book. Got 7 copies and gave away all but one to anyone who wanted it. My 18 year old grandson was the most appreciative and interested. He ask a ton of questions. He gives me hope.❤
I love my 1960, 1000 ft ranch house.
You are looking well prepper princess. Whatever you're doing, keep at it. Blessings from England 🙏
A good portion of people who have several kids and get a robust amount of food stamps and cheap housing to boot have learned to work the system and it's passed down from 1 generation to the next. There is no incentive to work. Where I work, I see families come in with 2 shopping carts. They fill it all with processed food and sugary drinks, sweets....maybe a tomato or pepper is thrown in. I know I'll get negative comments but what I see with my own eyes is the truth. Many families absolutely need this extra help but many squander the resources they receive and think it's due them. It's not.
Kinda hard to be motivated to work in a society thaf only benefits the few
I used to work with a young lady that had 2 kids. She quit her job because she "made more not working" (her words) due to government assistance with housing, heat, food, etc.
I bought a small 1950’s fixer upper almost 20 years ago now, and we raised 3 kids in it by using the attic and basement space for kids’ bedrooms. I love my house so much and I’m glad we did not get a huge McMansion house. We also enjoy being outside. Your videos are so refreshing as always.
I feel the country is too far gone at this point to even hope for some of the spending cuts you suggest, but who knows what will come next? I don't appreciate your suggestion that we seniors who have busted our butts actually working for a living for 30+ years should have our social security checks deleted for 4 years. On the other hand, however, it's more than fine with me if Uncle Sam stops rewarding women who get knocked up repeatedly because apparently, they can't keep their pants on and refuse to use birth control. (Now that's my rant, and I'm not sorry I said any of it, lol).
it takes 2 to make a baby, she doesn't do it by herself. You sound like you believed Ronald Reagan's made-up rant about the 'welfare queen', code for black female.
I am in the health and human service field. That's what my under grad degree is in. You have the wrong concept of government assistance. Adults do not get free medical care. In addition TANF is limited to certain people. When on discount rent section 8 you pay at least 30 percent of what you make. I enjoy watching you videos but this video is not at all correct as to how we approve assistance to low income people.
You’re assuming they work…
People on Medicaid DO get free medical care.
Research it.
We should have disability and social security..we paid that
Yes you can do those things in The Great Smokey Mountains! I have!
I really love listening to your stories. I'm Australian and also in my forties. We are the last generation to know how to communicate with each other. You re a really smart lady, I really appreciate your advice.
Eastern Tennessee has all of that and a lot more. But it would be across the country from your family.
Yes and...I know section 8 people who are so unwell they cannot work. They're in so much pain and just trying to manage. And that leads back to better affordable health care.
“Don’t be BigFoot Please” 🤣
When she pulled her glasses up 🤣
Love it! They say you can FEEL Big Foot before you see him (or smell him)
I love your rants so much,I listened twice
I was raised by conservative parents. I had my own place, medical insurance, food, used furniture,old car, tons of friends, potlucks and always outside in sunny California at age 18. It was and is the best life living independently. Amen prepper princess. You have found the secret to happiness 😊
I agree entirely with you. People are getting sadder as their houses and assets increase in size. So many have fallen for the “consumerism is good” lies. I love your channel!!!
Hey Prepper Princess,
I love your channel BTW. I just wanted to join in on your assistance part of this video.
So as a single mom of 2, I don’t think it’s that moms don’t wanna work. I think that it’s really cheaper to stay home with this kids and get the help then it is to go work. So I am currently living on about 1300 a month. I don’t really get any public assistance accept daycare assistance but I JUST NOW was able to qualify. So before that, for my son alone I was paying $300 a week for care. My infant, I am currently paying my grandma to watch her but it’s super hard when you don’t have the community.
I drive a 2003 Honda, get very little assistance and I work 2 jobs to keep my family afloat. Your channel inspires me to keep going and I love how hard you work. I appreciate your inspiration and agree with you for the most part. I just wanted to share a new perspective ❤
I hate the excess of large houses, yet I’ve struggled for years with living outside of my means. It’s an inherent trait as well as based on bipolar disorder and related compulsive spending (along with other bad behaviors). I’ve gotten a lot of inspiration from these videos, but I still live in fear because of my nature. Until 5 months ago I’d worked from ages 16-43, with pride and accomplishment, but I lost it in January, finally, due to my drinking addiction. Extremely fortunate to have a partner who can hold us both for now, but we both have medical issues and don’t foresee it lasting forever. I hate not working, I just can’t responsibly do it right now. So, I take and respect your advice. I just wish you would acknowledge not only in your videos but in your comments, that there are people who don’t take advantage. That said, MUCH to be learned by you in terms of being more frugally responsible, as much as your budget allows.
Oh I agree totally I work my husband works 2 jobs we drive used vehicles I pay for health ininsurance but you see welfare people living off the system and driving new vehicles pisses me off I work in a nursing home long hrs im tired
When a woman says "I'm tired"...it's an uh-oh moment. I really hope you can get some time off.
My autistic daughter has been denied for any government assistance. She’s 25 and I am saving as much as I can for her and have life insurance but she is unable to work. I don’t yet how people qualify for assistance when they need it.
It's always been that way. My mother-in-law was raising two children by herself in the 70s and 80s because her ex-husband refused to pay his court-ordered child support. She wasn't qualified for much of anything except manual labor. She made minimum wage for years working 10 hour shift 5-6 days a week loading heavy sheets of plywood onto trucks at a milling company in Louisanna. She couldn't get ANY help, even with my husband's little sister was sick so many times, because she made "too much money".
Certain demographic groups qualify just by showing up, others don't. That's our tax dollars hard at work.
I'm very sorry for your situation! My DD is autistic, but high-functioning, and while she can definately work, but she has big-time sensory issues, so it's going to be hard for her too.
Then if she’s your dependent and can’t get assistance, you must make too much money. Also, if she cannot work or has health issues, has she been declared disabled? If not, maybe she should and then you can reapply for services.
Did you see if her disability started before age 16 or so?? Can you seek advice from a disability appeals lawyer?
@@kaythegardener yes. She’s been disabled since a toddler.
$100.00 a month for food is very restrictive. California is very expensive.
Happy and grateful to have a roof over my head, simple food warmth and my cat! Always enjoy your videos dear Princess! Glad you are fit and well! Aussie Lady
In the UK we have the NHS but the system is broken, you cannot have social medical care with open borders.