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Why the Upper Middle Class Isn't Special Anymore

by deanmoriarty on 7/16/25, 1:49 AM with 6 comments

• by dyl000 on 7/16/25, 9:32 AM

  Same idea of how earning six figure s isn’t too impressive any more, the value of fiat is falling off a cliff and we aren’t moving the definitions upwards.

• by darth_avocado on 7/16/25, 5:10 AM

  When everyone has a million dollars no one is a millionaire.

  It’s not that upper míddle class has too many people in it, it’s that the definition of middle and upper middle class hasn’t been updated to reflect the reality of 2025. Money doesn’t go that far anymore, so more people have more of it.

  Though this now is getting updated. Amex and other credit card companies have realized this and are now pushing their fees higher to remain exclusive as before.

• by anothereng on 7/16/25, 7:09 PM

  This is what happens when you follow the crowd, this happens whether you are rich or not.

• by more_corn on 7/16/25, 2:08 PM

  I’m picturing the crabs in the tank at the Chinese restaurant. They’re climbing on top of each other. Anytime one tries to make a break for it someone else grabs hold and pulls him down. Boohoo being a millionaire doesn’t make you special anymore. News flash buddy. It never did.