This is a tough one. I've never been of the belief that money is evil. Or that it's good. To me, money is a tool. Assigning value to it is like making moral judgments on a hammer — it's just a tool. It is only what you do with that tool, that may deserve or merit a value judgment. But many don't see it that way (Eugene's full of folks who don't see it that way), and I found myself nodding a great deal while reading this post:
Link: Language of the Perpetual Poor | Frugal Dad.
"Do you know someone who is “perpetual poor?” You know the type - constantly complaining, poor-mouthing, griping about the price of everything and jealous of everything others have. I think we all know at least one or two of those types. I’ve had the displeasure of knowing many, and over time I have heard my share of sob stories related to their personal finances. I recognize that some people are generally down on their luck, or going through a rough patch. Maybe they have faced a debilitating illness, or a job layoff, or some other tragic event that has derailed them from leading successful, productive lives. Those are not the people I am referring to when I attach the label 'perpetual poor.'”
