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Drew Blankenship

The Middle Class Can’t Keep Up—Here’s Where Their Money Is Really Going

My family is considered to be in the middle class these days, which is a far cry from being homeless and living in a motel just eight years ago. That said, the American middle class is feeling the squeeze. Most of us are working full-time jobs (and even have two-income homes), but our paychecks just aren’t cutting it anymore. Money is stretched thin, and covering the basic needs of our families is leaving us with next to nothing leftover for savings or leisure. So, what are people in the middle class spending their money on?

Breaking Down the Main Expenses For The Middle Class

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