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Fortune
Paolo Confino

It really is the economy, stupid. 39% of middle class Americans say 'money' is their top concern versus just 4% who cite political and social issues, survey finds

A woman holding a baby outside of her home (Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein)

Middle-class Americans have one thing on their minds as 2023 ends and the country prepares to enter an election year: the economy. More specifically, their own personal finances. 

More than their families, work pressures, health care costs, or politics, the top concern for 39% of Americans making $50,000 to $150,000 was money, according to a survey published Tuesday by investing app Stash. Survey respondents had to work at least 30 hours weekly and self-identify as either “hard-working,” “industrious,” “ambitious,” or “self-made.” 

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