How about this:

Angela Dockum, a financial advisor asked the class of students how many of those who have jobs have surplus money at the end of the month. Not of the students raised their hand. Our country deals with recession and an economic depression these days due to deficit where everyone has to make the best of what they got and budget rather then enjoy the highest standard of living. In todays world, much of the citizens elderly, middle aged and even those who are still students notice the inflation and interest rates of just many common needs we need to live off of increasing. Youth ones who are still students have also realized that in this country filled with unemployment and national debt that we need to make every penny count. Looking on clearance to wearing hand me downs, students know not to waste money until our country in time notices recovery, a deflation in prices, and somewhat of a prosperity where most, if not all people are employed.

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