In the late 60’s-early 70’s few self respecting snob would be seen entering a K-Mart. A Goodwill thrift store? Only to drop off Granddad’s clothes when he died. And nobody would have retrieved anything from a dump. Now?
Target was as low as many would shop in the early 80’s and people pronounced it “Tar Zhey”. Think French. Now? People beg them to open one near them.
Few women worked when I went to high school and those that did were usually divorced. They were receptionists, desk clerks and secretaries etc. Now? If everyone doesn’t work you’re headed for life in the back of a Subaru.
YOU ARE AN ATM FOR THESE BASTARDS! Stop it. Start putting at least a little brake to it. Garden. Buy at farmers markets. Barter. If you don’t possess an actual useful skill consider learning some. Learn basic machine technology, welding, carpentry. Something where you produce something yourself to eat, wear, live in.