Where the Middle Class Is Shrinking

Re:Where the Middle Class Is Shrinking by sosuke on Friday May 13, 2016 @11:37AM (#11691003)

We should re-evaluate the class distinctions. Where does upper class start? Upper class to me should feel like upper class. It needs to be as you suggested at 4x or 5x the median income for the area.

I think upper class is the ability to afford, without undue stress, an ample house and two car payments while still going to get manicures.

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Re:Where the Middle Class Is Shrinking by antisthenes on Friday May 13, 2016 @12:41PM (#11691427)

That's a pretty vague definition.

Houses, cars and even food expenditures can easily vary by a factor of 3-4 even within a relatively small area based on individual preferences and habits.

What is an "ample" house?

Define your terms.

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