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Should We Let the Middle Class Go Extinct?

Smart Money Happy Hour with Rachel Cruze and George Kamel

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The real question that people are asking, and if you watch the headlines, here's the big thing they're saying, is the middle class shrinking? Yes. So what percentage do you think of Americans or middle class? Okay. Let me think lower class, upper class. I feel like it's probably like a quarter on each side, which leaves about half. Well, you're correct, George. 50% of America. Exactly,. 50 is considered middle class right now. Wow. In 2021, 50% of Americans were considered middle class. And that number is a lot lower, actually, than it used to be.

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