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Many baby boomers, born to parents who grew up in the Great Depression, are living well on their savings, aided by steady Social Security checks and decades of stock-portfolio gains that they can now tap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

There is no single, standard definition of middle class, or upper middle class, and what counts as a hefty income in one city can feel paltry in another.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The Gunners boss was then asked how he can prevent this form rolling into the rest of the season and derailing their Champions League and Premier League campaigns.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

"We can enjoy our small town life," she said, "for at least a little while longer, we hope."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

“I get that he’s selfish, but most of the things he does, like the business, he does for Jonah and me. So we can do things together.”

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam