Can we stop pretending like making a hundred K is not impressive?

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The video challenges a common misconception amplified on social media, providing data-driven statistics that offer a 'reality check' to viewers interested in personal finance and income.

Summary

The video debunks the common perception on social media that earning $100K per year is easily achievable. It presents statistics showing that only a small percentage of Americans, and even fewer in younger age demographics, reach this income level.

Structure

1Introduction: Social media is lying about $100K income.
2Stating that $100K is not as common as perceived.
3Presenting overall US statistics for making $100K+.
4Breaking down statistics by age groups (18-24, 25-34, 35-44).
5Concluding that making $100K+ is impressive regardless of age.

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Social media is lying to you: $100K is rare

Transcript

Can we stop pretending like making a hundred K is not impressive? Everyone in these comment sections makes it seem like it's more common than it is, but it's not. Literally only 18% out of the 340 million Americans make over 100K per year. If you break this down further into age groups, only 7% of people aged 18 to 24 make that amount. And 18% of people aged 25 to 34 make that amount. And 25% of people aged 35 to 44 make that amount. And that's the peak demographic. No matter what age you are, making over six figures is impressive.

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Here’s the breakdown of people making $100K or more per year: Age 18–24: ~7% Age 25–34: ~18% Age 35–44: ~25% (peak demographic) Making $100K or more is impressive no matter the age. #moneytok #PersonalFinance #sixfigureincome #financialliteracy #realitycheck