Paycheck-to-paycheck nation: 1 in 4 US households struggling to stay afloat

US affordability crisis: A significant portion of American households face financial strain in 2025. Almost twenty-four percent of families are living paycheck to paycheck, spending most income on essentials. This disparity widens the gap between income groups. Stagnant wages for many contrast with gains for the wealthy. Consumer debt is rising, signaling economic pressure.