GoKawiilHigh earners over $300K report living paycheck to paycheck, Goldman finds
A 2026 Goldman Sachs survey of over 5,000 U.S. adults reveals that more than a third of households earning above $300,000 still experience paycheck-to-paycheck living. The study shows that financial strain does not decrease steadily with income, with middle-income earners feeling less pressure than both lower and higher earners. Credit card payment patterns also indicate financial stress among the wealthiest Americans.
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This data suggests that high income does not necessarily equate to financial security, which could influence how financial planning and policy are approached. It highlights that even top earners may need to reassess their financial strategies, and it underscores the complexity of financial well-being beyond income levels.
- Over a third of high earners live paycheck to paycheck.
- Financial strain peaks among the wealthiest Americans.
- Middle-income earners report less financial stress than both lower and higher earners.
Source: entrepreneur.com — Sherin Shibu, 2026-10-05
Published there as: “They Make More Than $300,000 a Year — And Still Say They’re Living Paycheck to Paycheck”
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