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What does it actually mean to be middle class?

Most people define it by income. If you make $60,000, $100,000, or $150,000 a year, you must be middle class—or so we think.

But income alone doesn't tell the story.

You can make six figures and still be drowning in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, and one emergency away from financial disaster. And you can make less while building assets, saving consistently, and having financial breathing room.

In this episode of Build to Own, Marcus breaks down 7 signs you're truly middle class—from owning a home and having an emergency fund to saving for retirement, taking a family vacation, investing in your children's future, and being able to pay your bills without constantly worrying about the next paycheck.

Because being middle class isn't really about what you make.

It's about what your money allows you to build.