Good on the Post for bringing the obvious. The wealthy are doing just fine. It’s everybody else who is screwed. pic.twitter.com/N5iDBVTGwm
— Uncle Milty’s Ghost (@his_eminence_j) July 10, 2024
78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck in 2024, up 6% from last year
As living expenses in the U.S. continue to rise and wages struggle to keep up, it’s unsurprising that Americans of all generations are having a hard time financially. For many, this means living paycheck to paycheck.
But what does it really mean to live paycheck to paycheck, and what underlying factors are driving this trend?