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Families with income at the 80th percentile and above are pulling away in lifestyle and social status, opening a chasm that separates them significantly from families with median incomes.
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Families with income at 80th percentile and above are pulling away in lifestyle and social status opening chasm separating them from families with median incomes
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{
    "date": "Feb. 11, 2026",
    "topic": "Income inequality",
    "author": "Jordan McGillis"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM (3 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 3:12 PM (3 months ago)

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The article discusses why middle-class families feel less secure than they used to. It attributes this to the 'Great Decompression,' where incomes rise faster for those above the median. This creates a significant gap in lifestyle and social status.

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