Wednesday, January 12, 2011

What's American About Americans?

The majority of middle-class Americans - according to ABC News - fit the following description. They are part of a 2 parent/2 children family with an income of $50,800-$122,800. They save $1,000-$4,000 yearly, with no trouble paying bills. They send their children to public schools and save $1,800-$6,100 yearly for their children's education. They own their own home or are planning to buy one soon and have 2 or more cars. The rate their quality of life as medium or high, are very satisfied with their job and are a manager or a professional. This is the new "Middle America". According to the National Center for Health Statistics 2010 report, 61% of adult Americans drink alcohol; but only 5% are heavy drinkers. Twenty percent of adults

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