The article discusses the ambiguity surrounding the definition of the American middle class, noting that household income is commonly used as a proxy. However, economic conditions vary regionally, making some middle-class households in certain areas significantly poorer than in others. Members are often seen as white-collar workers or small business owners who can financially support themselves and save for retirement. Despite this, indicators of middle-class status can be unreliable when analyzing broad populations, with organizations like Pew Research framing middle class income between two-thirds and double the national median household income.
"While there is a general popular consensus of who belongs to the American middle class, there is no concrete, universally accepted definition."
"Members of the American middle class are typically able to meet their financial obligations with money left over for discretionary purchases and retirement savings."
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