Middle Class 20 Percent Poorer in Just 20 Years

"We have an answer to this problem."  Dennis

If you’re one of the millions of those in the middle class who can’t shake the feeling that you’re somehow getting left behind, you’re not alone. We’ve been hearing ad nauseum from both sides of the political spectrum that the economy is seeing a tremendous recovery thanks to the policies of the current democratic White House or that things are crumbling beneath our feet, never to be rebuilt. Of course, that depends on what media sources you choose to digest, but it certainly is a mixed bag. Another common narrative is that the middle class is dying, rapidly growing levels of inequality are polarizing America to the point where the country will be unrecognizable from an economic standpoint in a number of years.

How Much Do We Spend on Beauty?

How long do you take getting ready each morning?  Come on, be honest.  When you include shower, skin care regimen, shaving or applying makeup, brushing teeth and hair, do you take less than 30 minutes or more (like I do)?  Share your answer in the Comments below and check out this article on how MUCH we spend on those preparations.  DC

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NOVEMBER 03, 2014

There is a lot of pressure on both men and women to look their best. A survey conducted by YouGov and the Huffington Post found that one-fourth of men (25%) and around one-fifth of women (21%) take longer than 30 minutes to get ready each morning. To go out at night, nearly half of women (42%) require longer than 30 minutes of getting ready time.

Between showering, fixing our hair, and potentially, putting on cosmetic products, it’s an ordeal. Women in particular, spend a pretty penny on these make-up products. Statistical reports indicate that the cosmetics industry brings in over $55 billion annually, as of 2014.

Have you ever wondered just how much you (or your loved one or significant other) spend on being beautiful? You may be surprised to find out just how much of an expense beauty really is.