Friends of mine a young couple with a young baby have no money. He has no full time job just does odd bits.

They had as I understood no TV and wanted to try and save towards one

I thought having a TV isnt essential but given they hardly get out and all that , a nice idea if i can give them some odd jobs to do

Turns out they have a TV in their bedroom its living room one on the blink, they also want a flat screen TV (I suggested a real cheap one cira £70, they want one at £300)

They also buy CDs and order in a Pizza because they couldn't be bothered to cook

Ive lost the plot

In the forth coming recession will people be 'poor' if they cant afford the 2nd TV or 3rd Holiday

Its all relative of course but how can you be 'desperate for money' if buy CDs and order in Pizza ???