8 Things the Middle Class Won’t Be Able to Afford in Five Years

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Unfortunately, inflation’s vice grip on the middle class shows no sign of relenting anytime soon.

Here are eight things about to get significantly more expensive for those in the middle of the pack to fit into their quickly tightening budgets.

Long Family Vacations

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The family vacation will always live on; people will do whatever they can to get away and experience new vistas. However, longer or even short overseas vacations will likely be few and far between for the middle class unless they plan well in advance.

The good news? Pre-planning can ensure you’ll still have the trip of your dreams, even if they aren’t as often as you’d like.

Homes

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Everyone already knows that getting a home right now is nowhere near as affordable as it used to be. We’re here to break the bad news: homes will likely continue to be more expensive, forcing the middle class to rent rather than own.

Even some of the most affordable places in the country are quickly becoming unattainable cost-wise for lower-income families.

A New Car

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A brand-new car isn’t on everyone’s radar since many used cars still work perfectly fine. They’re not often recommended if you can find a good deal on a working used car with a decent amount of miles on it.

Still, if you’re interested in buying that, you might want to do so sooner rather than later; prices are projected to continue to rise, and they’re already much more expensive than they used to be.

Private Schooling

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They might be able to get away with it with one kid, but it’ll come at a much, much higher cost than you’d anticipate.

Tuition costs are soaring and outpacing how fast income grows, making private school options less viable for those with stricter budgets.

Healthcare Expenses

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Healthcare expenses are already crippling for many middle-class families. And the sad thing is there’s no sign of that slowing down soon.

Your best bet if you’re worried? Start an emergency fund so you aren’t caught off-guard by the unexpected!

Retirement Savings

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Saving now is vital because it’s shaping up to be challenging for the middle class to find space in their future budgets for retirement.

Retirement itself is already something many are beginning to lose faith in being a possibility for them. But rest assured, it’s still possible if you prioritize it!

The Little Luxuries

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It’s not that the middle class won’t be able to afford luxury at all. But it’s about to be significantly less typical to enjoy things like spa treatments, dining out at fancy restaurants, or designer clothing.

We highly recommend finding ways to enjoy luxury on a budget; there’s

College Tuition

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Truthfully, trade schools are becoming more in demand, so it’s not necessarily the worst thing college tuition will be out of some people’s grasp.

Even if you’ve always dreamed of having a P.H.D., you might have to cut back more than you’d think to make it happen.

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Author: CJ Darnieder

Bio:

CJ is a writer and musician from Chicago.  When he’s not practicing the divine art of stoicism, focusing on achieving a deafening inner quiet, or attempting to reconcile with the inherent powers of the universe, he loves to cook!

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