hmmm.

god bless america

exhibit a:

 

"Republica Fashion’s Gucci 30cts.diamond belt �" $249,000"

 

Link: http://most-expensive.net/belt

 

 

exhibit b:

 

"How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Child in the United States?"

 

"It can be very expensive to raise a child in the United States. For example, according to one online calculator, it costs almost $200,000 US Dollars (USD) to raise a child from birth to age 18. Other sources estimate the cost at $250,000 USD or more. For parents who put their kids through college, tuition can add as much as $10,000 USD or more to that estimate."

 

Link: http://www.wisegeek.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-raise-a-child-in-the-united-states.htm