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The Upper Middle Class Trap

Family & Kids
When:
April 7, 2026 · 11:45 AM
Where:
November
Source:
The Upper Middle Class Trap

Over the last year, I've come to an unsettling realization—the upper middle class is caught in a trap, and many of them don't realize it. A few weeks ago I wrote about why private school isn't worth the cost. My argument hinged on the fact that the upper middle class pays a lot for private education despite there being no significant impact on lifetime outcomes. In The Death of the Amex Lounge, I found the same thing—premium travel experiences had become crowded while remaining expensive. And, a

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    Smithfield, NC

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    The Upper Middle Class Trap

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    Family & Kids