Building a middle-class budget starts with knowing what being “middle class” means in your life. Is it a fulfilling job? A flush bank account? Advanced degrees? Owning a home? A well-funded retirement account?
While a typical middle class family can look wildly different for different people, some basic desires define this group.
A Washington Post poll reveals most Americans generally agree on what it means to be middle class—finances, education and stability. The catch? Only about a third feel secure enough to claim the title.
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