Axios September 16, 2026 β€’ 15:13

Americans' income hits record, but lower earners lose ground - Axios

By Russell Contreras

Americans' income hits record, but lower earners lose ground - Axios

Medical costs, uneven income gains and a thinning public safety net plague millions.

<ul><li>The 2025 Census report largely captures the economy before the major safety-net reductions in President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" took hold.</li><li>That makes this year's record income an… [+3367 chars]

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