Inflation is scrambling Americans' perceptions of middle class life

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Inflation is scrambling Americans' perceptions of middle class life

Michael Raines Many Americans have come to feel that a middle-class lifestyle is out of reach. Blame inflation for bringing down the mood and making the economy seem much worse than it is.  Money experts say people feeling downbeat can create a financial plan to alleviate stress.  Vincent, a 29-year-old medical sales rep, makes $130,000 a year.It was a dream when he was younger — once he was making six figures, he assumed he'd be in financial ni…