Anyone else feel like the middle class is disappearing in real time

I used to think we were doing fine. Dual income around 150k, no crazy spending, modest house. Now every bill is bigger, every “little treat” feels like a splurge. Daycare, insurance, car maintenance, property taxes all shot up. It’s like death by a thousand cuts. We’re not struggling enough to qualify for any help, but not rich enough to actually breathe. Every month feels like just trying to stay afloat. I don’t want luxury, I just want to stop feeling like financial stability is this impossible moving target. Feels like being middle class is turning into a survival game.

Posted Oct 14, 2025, 12:50 PM UTC

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