they didn’t talk about how America punishes you for being responsible.

Saved money? Too much to qualify for aid.
Good credit? Here’s a higher car insurance rate in some states.
Stayed at your job? Inflation ate your loyalty raise.
Paid your student loans? No forgiveness for you.
Bought a house? Here’s a 40% property tax increase on your equity.
Didn’t have kids? No tax credits for you.
Had kids? Daycare costs more than your rent.
Every responsible decision has a hidden fee attached to it.
And every time you climb one rung higher on the ladder something comes along and taxes the view.
This country doesn’t reward responsibility.
It just finds more sophisticated ways to bill you for it.