Middle-income earners aren't acting like they're middle-class.
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- Middle-income Americans aren't living middle-class lifestyles.
- Research indicates that middle-income earners spend more like lower-income workers.
- The share of middle-income Americans is shrinking, with increased polarization between income tiers.
The American dream goes something like this: You pull yourself up by your bootstraps, get a solid job with benefits, buy a house...