Is your employer matching some percentage of what you add to your 401k?
Honestly, I think there’s a market for stuff that’s cheap enough that you feel comfortable throwing it out after using a couple of times. Seasonal items especially. Not good for the environment or overall public policy but the market exists nonetheless.
Family Dollar has a focus on low income households in the urban core. They haven’t been able to make a profit from that demographic since before they were bought. Dollar Tree plans to pivot to suburban customers who are not as price sensitive.
Q. "Who is my neighbor?
I remember the early days of Reddit when it really felt like a community project. Back then, they had the goodwill necessary that Redditors would have personally financed a chunk of the costs of running particular Subreddits. Not anymore. That goodwill is gone.