There will always be poor people. Most of us did not have the silver spoon. Majority came evidently find Job or skill to support them self. Yes, have to do things like join military or take job to survive till one thing better comes along. There will always be some that alow bad habit to over take commonsense.

As along as we have certain party that panders for votes and not advancement nothing will change. Another thing higher education IMO not always the answer. Most college graduates have no skill just piece of paper that says I spent time parting and studying a meanless subject and passed test. Now add in job losses for 40 years due to outsourcing slave labor. This what we get, very rich, very poor, and few between.