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Why We Are Here => Economics & Investing => Topic started by: ergophobe on October 21, 2024, 02:29:19 AM

Title: 12% of Americans think they are wealthy
Post by: ergophobe on October 21, 2024, 02:29:19 AM
https://www.edelmanfinancialengines.com/content/dam/efe/corporate-brand/production-web-assets/downloadable-content/everyday-wealth-in-america-reports/Everyday-Wealth-in-America-2024.pdf

I'd love to see how this breaks down by how wealthy people actually are. Also, if I had had $500,000 in savings (let's say in 2024 dollars), I would have felt very wealthy, whereas that same amount at 60 would feel quite different.
Title: Re: 12% of Americans think they are wealthy
Post by: rcjordan on October 21, 2024, 02:51:33 PM
https://www.businessinsider.com/majority-us-millionaires-dont-consider-themselves-wealthy-study-million-dollars-2024-9

Most US Millionaires Don't Consider Themselves 'Wealthy': Study - Business Insider