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Americans with upper, middle, and lower incomes are all better off today than in the 1970s or 1990s, new CBO data shows.
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Americans across all income levels are better off in 2026 than in the 1970s or 1990s, according to new CBO data.
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2026-09-30",
    "source_type": "report",
    "organization": "Congressional Budget Office (CBO)"
}
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Economics Income Wealth
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September 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Americans Are Wealthier Than 30 Years Ago. Here's the Data To Prove It.
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https://reason.com/2026/09/30/americans-are-wealthier-than-30-years-ago-heres-the-data-to-prove-it

New CBO data reveals that Americans across all income levels are significantly wealthier today than in the 1970s or 1990s, even after adjusting for inflation. Poorer households have seen the largest relative gains, challenging populist narratives.

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