Most Americans Say the Current Economy Is Helping the Rich, Hurting the Poor and Middle Class

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Most Americans Say the Current Economy Is Helping the Rich, Hurting the Poor and Middle Class

About six-in-ten middle-income Americans have credit card debt

Upper-income Americans are about five times as likely to have stocks or bonds as lower-income Americans

More than half of lower-income Americans frequently worry about health care costs

Most Americans do not describe themselves as ‘living comfortably’

Nearly half of lower-income Republicans say current economic conditions are hurting them, their families

Majorities see current economic conditions helping the wealthy, hurting the poor and middle class

Consumer prices, including gas, have a disproportionate impact on household finances for lower-income Americans

The availability of jobs matters more in assessments of the overall economy than in people’s own financial situations

Views of the economy are highly partisan, but income gaps persist within parties

About two-thirds of lower-income Americans frequently worry about paying their bills

Public gives the economy mixed reviews; most say it’s helping the rich, while few say it’s helping them

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About six-in-ten middle-income Americans have credit card debt

Upper-income Americans are about five times as likely to have stocks or bonds as lower-income Americans

Most who don’t currently live comfortably expect they will in future

Nearly half of lower-income Republicans say current economic conditions are hurting them, their families

Consumer prices, including gas, have a disproportionate impact on household finances for lower-income Americans

The availability of jobs matters more in assessments of the overall economy than in people’s own financial situations

Views of the economy are highly partisan, but income gaps persist within parties

About two-thirds of lower-income Americans frequently worry about paying their bills

Most Americans do not describe themselves as ‘living comfortably’

Consumer prices, including gas, have a disproportionate impact on household finances for lower-income Americans

About two-thirds of lower-income Americans frequently worry about paying their bills

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More than half of lower-income Americans frequently worry about health care costs

Public gives the economy mixed reviews; most say it’s helping the rich, while few say it’s helping them

The availability of jobs matters more in assessments of the overall economy than in people’s own financial situations

Majorities see current economic conditions helping the wealthy, hurting the poor and middle class

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