The suggested preparation is divided between two kinds of individuals to attempt to work within and be active in the progressive (highly taxed) welfare "state" (some facts may apply to a nation, state or city). A welfare state can spread-around your taxes and income to people who may not work or that may earn less than you. How you prepare depends on whether you expect to be a recipient (user) or to be a provider (doer)--taxed for some government programs. Let this article help you understand the system. This is intended as suggestions but is not the complete guide for your ultimate activities in your living well. Say and do what you mean and may be helpful.
Steps
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Expect that one may get little thanks as a provider under a welfare system. Part of being a happy member of a welfare state is not expecting anyone to thank you for your dependability.
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Prepare to supply the recipients of welfare, without hate in politics . No one need recognize you for being responsible -- if called upon to sacrifice and this sacrifice may be shared in the welfare system, as a needed provider.Advertisement
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Consider moving to a state that has lower taxes. You might choose to live in a state which does not provide many government programs, such as North Dakota, Idaho, New Hampshire, Texas or Florida, and other southern and western states. Some of these are the most affordable states to live in, and they impose the lowest taxes on their citizens. Check the Heritage Foundation for their published rankings on taxation and such.
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Lower your expectations . If you are a provider, adjust your standard of living to have less cash take home after higher taxes.
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Work and live smarter . Budget to reduce money that you currently spend on the essentials and other things. Don't buy the better foods or clothing as much as you used to because you may be unable to afford them--if you must pay for people who do not earn above the government guideline.
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Shop at thrift stores and such:
- Buy on Craigslist and Sell Items on Craigslist.
- Use want ads, and
- Buy from "Greensheet", tabloids, grocery shopper papers, etc.
- Become an Extreme Coupon Shopper buy bundles of stuff: with double your coupon deals and buy "2 for 1" deals.
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Homestead in a Travel Trailer in Walmart parking lots and such to "live free" of rent.
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Harvest Junk and Sell It at the Flea Market ; sell your best clothes at a flea market.Advertisement
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- Lose weight giving some of your food away, expect to actually get thin, working 2 jobs for example.Thanks
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Things You'll Need
- Welfare provider
- A state to move to with lower taxes
- A plan to work more (not retiring early)
- Government that taxes you more for that deemed Welfare
- A standard of living needing less cash take home,
- Budget to reduce money that you currently spend on the essentials
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