How to Money · Friday, October 2, 2026
Contrary to widespread pessimism, a federal report shows that typical U.S. household income, adjusted for inflation, is at an all-time high. The share of upper-income households has tripled since 1967, indicating economic progress despite negative headlines, with violent crime rates also reportedly down.
“adjusted for inflation, the typical U.S. household is making more money than ever. And that is post-tax household income rose last year.”
“The share of upper income, which means you make $100,000 or more households, has tripled since 1967. So I think we have this way of thinking that isn't quite commensurate with reality in terms of how we're doing, how our fellow Americans are doing, what the state of wealth accumulation looks like, or at least earnings have gone up.”
“And so I think we have this way of thinking that isn't quite commensurate with reality in terms of how we're doing, how our fellow Americans are doing, what the state of wealth accumulation looks like, or at least earnings have gone up. But I just think there's more economic.”