Are you looking Rich but struggling?

In some cultures in America it is okay to "look" rich but still be struggling to pay for necessities. My question to you, is it okay to look rich but still struggle? The answer is bluntly NO! We as a country must learn to live within our own means. I say this for a few reasons; a lot of the younger people do not have rich work ethics. Instead they are materialistic accumulating more things than needed. Would you pay almost $100 for a toddler a pair of shoes that they'll grow out of in a few weeks, or possibly a $50.00 shirt that will get spit up on and out grew in weeks also? I must say Some people should value their money a little more than buying clothing to look rich. It is okay to want the finer things in life, but one step at a time. If your money can only afford you finer things in life, then you are living in your means, but if you are broke working paycheck to paycheck after purchases than there is a possibility you are trying to look or live richly on a small budget. Which are you living on?