Technically you’re correct, as middle class is a loose definition, and at one point used to mean just owning “two cars”.
Times have changed though, and I think the OP’s definition is the more accepted one.
Middle class would be not struggling financially with basic necessities. You may struggle in other areas, but not in food, shelter, clothing sort of stuff.
Essentially, the OP is saying that if you’re struggling financially, you’re not middle class, in how middle class should be defined in the current economy.
Middle class to me is doing ok, but you still have to think about how your money is spent and utilized. Upper middle class is the threshold where money is not a concern anymore.
It’s intentionally vague. Just about anyone you ask will tell you they’re middle class.
The fact is, there’s no such thing. It’s made up. It can be whatever you want it to be. The point of having everyone believe they’re middle class is so they always believe there’s someone lower than them, that things can get worse.
Most people are one missed paycheck away from not being able to pay for the roof over their head.
If you have to work to live, you’re working class. Same as the rest of us. There is no middle class.
Technically you’re correct, as middle class is a loose definition, and at one point used to mean just owning “two cars”.
Times have changed though, and I think the OP’s definition is the more accepted one.
Middle class would be not struggling financially with basic necessities. You may struggle in other areas, but not in food, shelter, clothing sort of stuff.
Essentially, the OP is saying that if you’re struggling financially, you’re not middle class, in how middle class should be defined in the current economy.
Middle class to me is doing ok, but you still have to think about how your money is spent and utilized. Upper middle class is the threshold where money is not a concern anymore.
It’s intentionally vague. Just about anyone you ask will tell you they’re middle class.
The fact is, there’s no such thing. It’s made up. It can be whatever you want it to be. The point of having everyone believe they’re middle class is so they always believe there’s someone lower than them, that things can get worse.
Most people are one missed paycheck away from not being able to pay for the roof over their head.
If you have to work to live, you’re working class. Same as the rest of us. There is no middle class.