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That’s because affluent households drive the average up,” <a href="https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/finance/average-net-worth-by-age">said an analysis from NerdWallet</a>. “Looking at the median, or the midpoint value, is a more accurate representation of the everyday person. The overall median net worth of U.S. households is $192,700. That might help you breathe a little easier.”', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm3tbwmvs000t01qv2p33rmg9@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'With that context, it seems like financial “success” as defined by the survey participants is out of reach for everyday Americans. Nearly half (47%) of the Empower survey participants said they feel like they will never achieve the level of success they’re seeking and 50% said they are or expect to be better off financially than their parents. 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For 40%, it’s about retiring at a goal age – and while they are working, enjoying the job (42%).', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm3tbwmvs000v01qv5gkokkrw@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&amp;feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7071803_2024-11-14-024203&amp;withPlaylist=false&amp;theme=dark&amp;playerDisplay-download=false"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&amp;feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7071803_2024-11-14-024203&amp;withPlaylist=false&amp;theme=dark&amp;playerDisplay-download=false"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cm3tbwmvs000w01qv3ab8j556@published'}, {'data': {'text': 'However, the survey also said that just 27% of respondents ranked wealth as the highest measure of financial success.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm3tbwmvs000x01qvydwocteb@published'}, {'data': {'text': '“Rather, most Americans say happiness (59%) is the most important benchmark – being able to spend money on the things and experiences that bring the most joy, doing what you love, followed by the luxury of free time (35%) to pursue personal passions,” said Empower.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm3tbwmvs000y01qv0iw5wbj5@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Follow KNX News 97.1 FM</strong><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/KNXnews"><strong>Twitter</strong></a><strong>\xa0|\xa0</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/knxnews"><strong>Facebook</strong></a><strong>\xa0|\xa0</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/knxnews"><strong>Instagram</strong></a><strong>\xa0|\xa0</strong><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@knxnews"><strong>TikTok</strong></a>', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cm3tbxwp8000o357pwbwp1o43@published'}], 'feedImg': {'data': {'alt': 'Fashionable halftone collage. 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