A quarter of Americans say they would need to make $150,000 or more a year to feel financially secure
- Almost half of Americans believe they need to make $100,000 or more annually to feel financially secure, according to a survey from Bankrate.
- A quarter of respondents stated they would need $150,000 or more to feel the same.
- The median income of a full-time worker in 2023 is $60,070, showing a gap from perceived financial needs.
- Most Americans do not feel 'completely financially secure,' with 32% believing they never will.
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What would you need to earn to feel financially secure? A quarter of Americans say $150,000 or more
Almost half of Americans (45%) think they would need to make $100,000 or more a year to “feel financially secure/comfortable,” according to a new survey from Bankrate.
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