Middle class. Didn't grow up wealthy or anywhere close to it, but, never struggled, either -- if my parents ever did, they hid it well. My sister and I have always had everything we needed and most of the things we wanted. We were able to do extra things like dance classes and piano lessons and made sure we were well traveled. They managed their finances really well so I didn't have to be up to my eyeballs in debt paying for college and for that I am sooooo grateful. I consider that a luxury seeing how a lot of my friends are already sitting on tens of thousands in debt. I have to remember that when I find myself grumbling over pricey shoes and purses I can't afford.
I make a pretty good living tho for a young person starting out; I have my own place that is pretty nice and I don't need a roommate to stay afloat (thank GOD). I earn enough to cover all of my bills and expenses and have about half of what I earn left over. I need to get better at saving because I blow a lot of money, which is just as bad as living paycheck-to-paycheck since I'm not doing anything beneficial with the surplus. If I were to unexpectedly lose my job, I'd be back home within 2-4 months.

I've been trying to do better.
