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Majority of Middle-Class Americans Say They Struggle Financially (www.bloomberg.com)
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[–] Adkml@hexbear.net 11 points 4 months ago

That's because you're not middle class.

It's incredible America somehow managed to convince an entire nation to gladly accept shit because they can label themselves "deffinitly not eating shit"

[–] TheDeed@hexbear.net 8 points 4 months ago

At this point $60k is not enough to be comfortable especially if you have children.

[–] sharkfucker420@lemmy.ml 7 points 4 months ago

"Middle class"

[–] plinky@hexbear.net 6 points 4 months ago

they should consult economists

[–] culpritus@hexbear.net 5 points 4 months ago

turns out being 'middle class' is kinda mid

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 4 months ago

Yeah no shit. I was better off 5 years ago when I made half as much money, and I'm sure I'm not the only one.