The Cost of Being Poor

How can purchasing items in smaller quantities or during inconvenient times affect those with limited means?

• Increase costs

• Decrease costs

• Have no impact on costs

• Improve quality of life

How can financial constraints impact housing and transportation options?

• Increase costs

• Decrease costs

• Have no effect

• Improve options

How can higher interest rates on loans and credit cards affect individuals with lower incomes?

• Increase their financial burden

• Decrease their financial burden

• Have no impact on their financial burden

• Improve their financial situation

What can being poor lead to that makes it harder to get by?

• Increased savings

• Decreased expenses

• Hidden costs

• Higher income

How can limited access to affordable stores and services impact everyday expenses?

• Increase expenses for everyday necessities

• Decrease expenses for everyday necessities

• Have no impact on everyday expenses

• Lead to more savings on everyday expenses