Middle-Income Families Feel Less Secure | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 2m

High earners are feeling financially insecure for the first time — even those making nearly $100K a year are reporting a sharp drop in confidence, while lower-income households saw less dramatic shifts. Experts blame soaring costs in food, energy, and especially healthcare — with nearly half of adults facing higher monthly medical bills — and rising credit card debt, often tied to medical expenses. Emergency savings remain a key indicator of financial health, but many insecure households lack them. This trend is especially alarming for older adults nearing retirement, as a financial setback…