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Originally Posted by Thor
The illusion, or distraction, for the last 40 years your wage has barely moved, while the rich have become much wealthier..........
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Not everyone gets ahead, but I have always felt that Canada is a meritocracy. That isn't to say that working hard will get you ahead for sure, just that working hard will improve your odds more than being born rich or well connected will.
That could be based on my situation, but in Alberta, working in the oil patch I know a lot of people who have done quite well by taking risks and being smart with their money. I don't know anyone who is rich because they received a bunch of money from their parents.