A recent article about a family of three making $500,000 in New York City has sparked a debate over what's considered middle class in the U.S. CBS News contributor Roland Fryer reacts to the article and explains how the middle class has changed.
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The debate over what's considered middle class in the U.S.
A recent article about a family of three making $500,000 in New York City has sparked a debate over what's considered middle class in the U.S. CBS News contributor Roland Fryer reacts to the article and explains how the middle class has changed.
Published April 10, 2026, 9:41 PM
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