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In reply to the discussion: 50 Things the Working Poor Never Say [View all]jwirr
(39,215 posts)a car loan and told them I wanted their advice on my economic investments - if there was anything I could do to make it better. It was fun to watch his face when he had no answers and had to send me on my way.
I figured I had educated at least one bankster.
Edited to add that many seniors are not so taken by casinos as you think. There is little to do if you are a senior and at least at the casino you are not in the bar. I do not go often - maybe once a year and then I budget. I never spend more than $20. When that is gone I go to the cafeteria and eat a good meal. Most of the seniors I know do that. And yes I know there are people who are addicted to gambling but that is not just at the casino. There are a lot places to bet on the future.
I also live on the Indian Reservation and these were the only jobs available until the tribe created other jobs using the profits from the casinos. The biggest opposition we see in this area is from rw churches.