Why are most americans poor?

Why are most americans poor? I mean, i thought it was the first economy in the world, most americans don't have money, all they do is spend more money than what they make and live to pay credit card bills. I came from Brazil I bought my 150k house with cash, and they ask me where do i get 150k cash, lol these jealous americans. Other - Society & Culture - 3 Answers Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions : 1 : Sort of answered your own question I think. 2 : Because the "working" people are taxed to pay for the ones that do nothing, except spawn more blights on society. 3 : most of us arent poor, just cus your asked where you got money to pay for 150k house doesnt mean most americans are poor What is the cheapest cheapest way to get from nort... travel brazil for little money? How I can enter in contact with STEVE JOBS. I need... Im looking for an investment property in Brazil, w...