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What percent of Americans earning over $150,000 live paycheck to paycheck?

ngpf.org 8/8/25

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20%

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Source: Bank of America Institute

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FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS

  1. In your own words, what does it mean to live paycheck to paycheck?
  2. Between which income groups is there the biggest DECREASE in living paycheck to paycheck? Why do you think that is?
  3. Why might someone earning a high salary still struggle to save money?