According to a recent survey by Ameriprise Financial, most millionaires don’t consider themselves wealthy. The survey revealed that 60% of investors with $1 million or more in investable assets classify themselves as upper middle class, while 31% identify as middle class. Only 8% of these high-income individuals characterize themselves as wealthy. Marcy Keckler, Senior Vice President of Financial Advice Strategy at Ameriprise, notes, "Many people feel squeezed between higher prices and lower ass
In a comprehensive report by Bloomberg, the nuanced financial realities of America's "regular rich" are brought into sharp focus. Despite earning well above the national average, a significant portion of these individuals do not perceive themselves as wealthy, highlighting a complex relationship between income, wealth perception and societal expectations. The report, based on interviews and a nationwide survey of over 1,000 Americans who earn at least $175,000 annually — placing them in the top