A paycheck isn’t the only determinant of where Americans place themselves on the socioeconomic ladder.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. kate_sept2004 / iStock.com Determining whether you’re rich or part of the middle class can be tricky. So many factors can eat into ...

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Determining whether you’re rich or part of the middle class can be tricky. So many factors can eat into your income, such as cost of living, grocery bills and how many people you have in your care. It ...

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