Middle Class Americans Overwhelmingly Concerned About Money and Income Inequality
• 39% of middle class Americans cite "money" as their top concern, versus just 4% who care most about political and social issues
• 61% are very concerned about the economy currently, but 35% think it will improve in coming months
• Millennials and Gen X remain pessimistic, struggling with debt, retirement savings, housing costs, and caregiving
• 89% of respondents spend time thinking about how the wealthy earn a living, hoping to emulate their success
• Income gap between middle class and top 1% (earning $650k+) is wider than its been in decades