Most Americans Say the Current Economy Is Helping the Rich, Hurting the Poor and Middle Class
Most Americans do not describe themselves as ‘living comfortably’
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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
- 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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