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The Middle Class: What Does it Actually Mean & Are You Still in it?
The term “middle class” goes all the way back to 1745.
In more recent history, it’s been a way to describe those able to afford American comfort – people existing between the working and upper classes, neither struggling with, nor flush with money, but able to afford luxuries such as the occasional vacation and eating out at restaurants.
In 2009, The Economist characterized the middle class as:
having a reasonable amount of discretionary income and defined it as beginning at the point where people have roughly a third of their income left for discretionary spending after paying for basic food and shelter.
3 Key Takeaways from Netflix’s Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy
Netflix’s latest documentary, Buy Now! The Shopping Conspiracy, takes a hard look at the hidden mechanisms that drive consumer spending in the digital age.
The film uncovers the sophisticated tactics used by e-commerce giants to manipulate shoppers, turning everyday browsing into a psychological battlefield.
The documentary explores how algorithms, persuasive marketing, and the promise of convenience have transformed shopping into an almost addictive experience.
Beyond the corporate interests at play, it also offers solutions for consumers to reclaim their purchasing power.
Below, we break down three key takeaways from the show that can help shoppers become more informed and financially savvy…
Today’s Affirmation
Financial Quote of the Day: “Rich people have small TVs ad big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs” -Zig Ziglar... Continue Reading