Consumers were told that recycling programs would save the planet. But the reality is that plastic recycling isn't economically viable, and the system was built more on marketing slogans than economic reality.
Even the most careful budgeters can end up wondering where their money went at the end of the month. Very often it's the small, recurring expenses that quietly add up over time.
You don't have to be rich to be a wasteful spender. Anyone can fall victim to greed, regardless of their financial status—just take it from these people.