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60% of Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck, According to a New Report A new survey is shedding light on just how much Americans are spending these days. Spoiler alert: It's a lot.

By Emily Rella Edited by Brittany Robins

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As inflation continues to soar and the holiday season rolls in, it's no secret that Americans are spending at a much higher rate.

In fact, a new survey is shedding light on just how much we're spending.

According to research from Lending Club, which surveyed 3,495 American consumers, a whopping 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck as of October 2022, up nearly 4% from the year prior.

Inflation has even affected top earners in the country, with 28% of consumers surveyed who earn over $200,000 also saying that they are living paycheck to paycheck. What's more, 49% of all respondents said that they have had to shift their shopping preferences.

Related: Turkey Prices Could Hit Record Highs This Thanksgiving

Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that things will be reverting back to normal anytime soon — but there are signs that expenses may be slowing down.

Recent reports suggest wholesale prices rose by 8% last month in a one-year period. While there was an increase, it's the smallest jump since July 2021, indicating better-than-predicted inflation rates.

Average hourly wages also rose 0.4% in October month-over-month, though the unemployment rate rose by 3.7% in the same time period.

With holiday shopping season drawing closer, it remains to be seen how Americans' wallets will be impacted.

Emily Rella

Senior News Writer

Emily Rella is a Senior News Writer at Entrepreneur.com. Previously, she was an editor at Verizon Media. Her coverage spans features, business, lifestyle, tech, entertainment, and lifestyle. She is a 2015 graduate of Boston College and a Ridgefield, CT native. Find her on Twitter at @EmilyKRella.

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