When it comes to being a parent, every dollar feels like it stretches across groceries, school supplies, housing, and maybe even a few soccer cleats along the way. According to the Pew Research Center, nearly 9 in 10 parents in each income bracket say parenting is one of the most important aspects to who they are as a person.
So when people start talking about “upper class” and net worth, it’s natural to wonder — where does a single parent even fit into that picture?
