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Introduction Middle-class voters are the backbone of the American electorate. Their votes decide elections, and their voices shape national policy. In the 2020 presidential election, for example, middle-class suburban voters played a critical role in swinging key battleground states, underscoring their influence on electoral outcomes. Yet politicians often speak about the middle class in vague, […]
The lingering shadows of the Gilded Age stretch into the present, casting a long silhouette over America’s economic landscape. Families like the Waltons, the Mars clan, and the Cargill-MacMillans stand as pillars of enduring wealth, their fortunes built over decades and, in some cases, centuries. These dynasties have accumulated vast resources and mastered the art […]
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to make big moves with your finances, this is it. The Federal Reserve just made its first interest rate cut since 2020, slashing the federal funds rate by a full half percentage point. This is no small step—it’s a loud and clear signal that the era of “cheap […]
These are Services that Middle-Class Americans Won’t Be Able to Afford by 2030 Due to Inflation and Price Gouging Taking your kids to a sporting event used to be an affordable weekend pastime for families. Seeing your favorite band whenever they were in town didn’t break the bank. But those days are quickly fading. Now, […]
Housing in America is in crisis. Skyrocketing rents, climbing mortgage rates, and a relentless shortage of affordable homes have left millions of Americans struggling to keep a roof over their heads. In response to this mounting challenge, Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a sweeping plan aimed at lowering housing costs and expanding access to […]
Introduction: Why the Same Names Keep Coming Up When headlines break about banks mistreating customers, the names are often familiar: Wells Fargo. Bank of America. Citibank. JPMorgan. It feels like déjà vu: new fines, new scandals, new promises to “rebuild...
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Bernie Madoff was supposed to be the last descendant of Charles Ponzi—or so I thought. I wasn’t wrong to think that, because Bernie’s Ponzi scheme was so expansive, so spread out, and drew celebrity-like attention with royal-wedding-style media coverage. I...
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When most people think about emergency funds, they picture young families or working professionals setting aside cash for unexpected car repairs or job loss. But here’s the truth few talk about: retirees need emergency funds just as much — if...
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Budgeting can feel like a never-ending balancing act for families. Between the mortgage, kids’ activities, rising grocery bills, and saving for the future, money often feels like it disappears the moment it arrives. Many parents find themselves asking: “Where did...
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I. The Locked Door of the American Dream If house-hunting feels harder than it was for your parents, that’s because it is. Home prices have climbed...
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I. The Middle-Class Mirage Every few election cycles, the American middle class is asked to choose between its ideals and its interests. Too often, it chooses...
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Introduction: Parenting on Your Own Timeline Great parenting happens at every age. In fact, one of the most profound demographic shifts of recent decades is how...
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Introduction: A National Blind Spot Every year, surveys reveal an uncomfortable truth: the majority of Americans fail basic financial literacy questions. According to FINRA’s Investor Education...
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Introduction: Why the Same Names Keep Coming Up When headlines break about banks mistreating customers, the names are often familiar: Wells Fargo. Bank of America. Citibank....
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The $500 that vanished in seconds You sell a couch. The buyer says they’ll Zelle you $500. A notification pops up—money received! You help load the...
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Introduction: The Bank’s $35 Coffee You buy a $3 coffee on your debit card, but your account is a little short. Instead of declining the transaction,...
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Introduction: When Rationality Meets Reality Traditional economics tells us that consumers make rational decisions: weigh the costs and benefits, and choose the best outcome. If that...
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Bernie Madoff was supposed to be the last descendant of Charles Ponzi—or so I thought. I wasn’t wrong to think that, because Bernie’s Ponzi scheme was...
By MacKenzy Pierre
Abstract Middle-class Americans maintain a structurally unequal relationship with the country’s largest banks. This asymmetry stems from persistent financial literacy gaps, the complexity of modern banking...
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I. The Locked Door of the American Dream If house-hunting feels harder than it was...
I. The Middle-Class Mirage Every few election cycles, the American middle class is asked to...
Introduction: Parenting on Your Own Timeline Great parenting happens at every age. In fact, one...