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64% of Six-Figure Earners Struggle with Affordability

11/24/2025

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The Harris Poll, a national polling firm, found that 64% of six-figure earners view income as barely sufficient.
Many six-figure earners use strategies typical of lower-income households, such as using rewards points for essentials and relying on credit cards.
Sixty-one percent of six-figure earners are considering side hustles to earn extra cash.
Voters in recent elections emphasized affordability, signaling potential economic instability in a system largely supported by high earners.

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The Harris Poll, a national polling firm, found that 64% of six-figure earners view income as barely sufficient.
Many six-figure earners use strategies typical of lower-income households, such as using rewards points for essentials and relying on credit cards.
Sixty-one percent of six-figure earners are considering side hustles to earn extra cash.
Voters in recent elections emphasized affordability, signaling potential economic instability in a system largely supported by high earners.