Most Americans who rely on just a full-time job earning the federal minimum wage cannot afford the rent and utilities on a one- or two-bedroom apartment…
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2006-09-10 19:18:53 · 7 answers · asked by Am 4 in Social Science ➔ Economics
no, not unless you are in low income housing. and even then it would be hard.
2006-09-10 20:16:58 · answer #1 · answered by anonymous 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was able to do it 14 years ago by working two jobs at $4.25/hour, but I didn't have and children. With Inflation and a child or two I doubt I could do it today. To put into perspective the minimum wage adjusted for inflation from 1979 it should have been $6.00/hour in 1993. Today it should be near $9.00 per hour. The congress which controls the minimum wage has increased its salary from $133,000 in the early 90's to nearly $165,000 today. An increase greater than someone working for minimum would make in a year. I know this is getting off the point but it shows who isan't looking out for you.
2006-09-10 20:32:18 · answer #2 · answered by publius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bureau of Labor Statistic states 1/2 of 1 percent live on minimum wage. It MW is a safety net for people not a goal.
Backbones actions getting educated are what those on MW need to do so they can change their family trees.
Most people on MW double up on expenses with some one else. 88 of 100 millionaire created each year Did Not come from families.with money.
2006-09-11 10:18:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
did that 4 years, raising 3 babies a good loving wife , going to college, worked full time, studied full time. Loved God then, and love God even more now.. My wife is dead, my babies have grand babies, and i am remarried wealthy old WASP with 3 more beautiful babies.. Yes you can.
2006-09-10 19:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by mr.phattphatt 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think the article speaks for itself!
2006-09-10 19:26:25 · answer #5 · answered by r 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
$ 400-500 per month for rent, maybe.
2006-09-10 19:31:08 · answer #6 · answered by Rod 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you couldn't.
2006-09-10 19:24:27 · answer #7 · answered by First Lady 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋