There is a big differencee between broke and poor.

Broke is temporary.

Poor is permanent.

I have been broke so long it became permanent and now I am poor.

My problem with being poor is I may have the money to buy the gun of the week but the money is obligated to other foolish places like house notes, insurance, and medical expenses. Sometimes I bite the bullet and buy a gun when I should not but due to price and condition, it cannot be turned down.