Most Americans Have Realistic Income Goals

The slight majority of Americans, 55%, believe they could live comfortably on something less than $75,000 a year, according to results of a new USA Today/Gallup Poll. This compares favorably with the median US family income of about $52,000, although another 24% say they would need $100,000 or more to achieve a comfortable lifestyle, 50% more than the 16% already making six figures.
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