Millionaires Think They're Middle Class?? - Amberly Grant | MHFI 216

Doug and Amberly explore the intriguing reasons why many millionaires consider themselves middle class.  They discuss the technical definitions of financial classes vs. the challenging societal definitions of these same classes, how both of these relate to their own views, and the psychology of wealth & self-perception among financially successful individuals. Save 50% site-wide on your new mattress, pillow, and bedding over at GhostBed (coupon code: MILEHIGHFI) Still confused by all these definitions of middle class?  If so, help us fund our own surveys & research by heading over to Buy Me A Coffee Links Doug’s Podcast Accelerator Connect with Amberly: AmberlyGrant.com FinTalks Instagram Facebook “Jump In Feet First” podcast Amberly on CNBC Make It Doug & Amberly discuss “failing” FI on MHFI episode 174 Erin Talks Money YouTube Erin Talks Money, “Reality of the Middle Class Millionaire” Yahoo Finance/Insider Monkey, “15 Reasons Why Millionaires Think They’re Middle Class” “Millionaires Share Practical Financial Tips in New Research from Ameriprise Financial” Doug & Carl discuss feeling wealthy & rich on MHFI episode 203 Thomas Stanley & William Danko, “Millionaire Next Door” Kindle Hardcover Paperback Audiobook Investopedia Definitions: “Middle Class: Definition and Characteristics” “Working Class Explained: Definition, Compensation, Job Examples” “Upper Class: Definition, Salary, Example, and Other Social Classes” United States Census Bureau “Wealth, Asset Ownership, & Debt of Households Detailed Tables: 2021” “Income in the United States: 2022” David Chilton, “The Wealthy Barber”