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Twitter's in a bit of an uproar over a resurfaced survey from Bank of America that says 1 in 6 millennials have $100K in savings. Many folks reacted with doubt, surprise, and general dismissal. Instead, they suggest that these fortunate millennials must come from old money, and that it's more likely most millennials have under $1K in their savings. 

Twitter users are sharing all the wild things they'd do if they suddenly discovered a million dollars. Some people would run off with it before anyone could find them, while others would work to exercise a lot more caution. Might not want to mess with someone who misplaced a million dollars. 

This guy's trying to challenge the stereotype about all these brilliant tech masterminds starting their global operations from within the confines of a stuffy garage. Instead, he asserts that some of these billionaires enjoyed the benefits of other factors like generational wealth, family investments, nepotism, etc. 

A tweet from the folks at @MarketWatch is drumming up quite a bit of backlash, after suggesting that a family of four with $350K a year is struggling. Twitter users are pointing out all the "ridiculous" expenditures that are still being included, for a family that is apparently struggling. 

Someone on AskReddit asked for people to share stories of the most they've ever gotten out of a dollar. We've got people getting lucky off dollar scratchers, and others finding rare vintage clothing in secondhand stores that you'd never think could end up getting you $700. 

Someone on AskReddit asked people about the times they caught themselves in the middle of a day's work, and genuinely couldn't believe that they got paid to do what they did, for "work." Some jobs are more surreal and enjoyable than others. Some jobs literally make you forget that you're working. These examples might make you all kinds of envious. 

Someone on AskReddit asked people to share the loopholes that they're currently exploiting. From using the vending machine to make change, to adopting a stubborn philosophy centered on the ideal that you're (potentially) getting paid to be "present" but not productive; people can get away with some sneaky shit. It's all about finding the loophole that works for you. 

When this guy's ex-girlfriend shafted him out of hundreds of dollars, he ended up going on to report her for tax fraud, and left her liable for thousands more. A revenge well done if we do say so ourselves. 

It's better to eat junk food than to not eat at all. Twitter user @sibylpain, explains how junk food ultimately served an invaluable role in ensuring her family managed to stay fed during very rough times. This Twitter thread definitely serves a purpose while celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver, rampages around online with his #AdEnough campaign, which aims to promote a new sugar tax. Were that sugar tax put into effect it'd raise the prices of junk food, to try and promote healthier living. 

The devil is in the details. This informative Tumblr post dedicated to breaking down the poverty cycle in America, is making the rounds. You be the judge on whether or not they're on point with their breakdown. 

The moral of the story here is that Nicole is one ruthless, cold, and careless customer service rep. Outside that, Chase bank gets "exposed" for being a money hungry, evil sac of bullsh*t. Aren't we all just...shocked. If anything, take this guy's fiery twitter thread about his bizarre number-crunching money debacle with Chase bank, as a cautionary tale for what your bank could be pulling on you, under the table. Who knows. 

A CNBC article has the internet angrier than usual today; maybe. The article suggests that a couple that makes $500K a year can actually have an average budget. Um, what we see in their expenses is anything but average. Apparently "little to no money" is having $36K lying around to throw into your 401K, WITH $7,300 left over. 

Following Thomas Violence's quote saying, "no billionaire has ever worked harder than anyone that cleans toilets for a living", people on Twitter began to passionately debate whether this actually held up. The resulting tweets are brimming with spiciness, potential truths, awareness, and appreciation (?) for the common struggle that can afflict any human being just trying to make ends meet.