5 Key Signs You’re Lower Class Without Realizing It

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The contrast only got sharper after the COVID-19 pandemic.

But of course, this will vary a lot depending on where you live and the living costs associated.

You cant afford to pay for tuition to take night classes at the local community college.

Education is often considered a key factor insocial mobility and upward economic mobility, Ronald said.

This can make it difficult to break out of the lower class.

This is a chain reaction of spending versus earning.

Basically, you get your paycheck and your bank account fills up with money.

Even worse, if there is an emergency, you haveno financial safety net.

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