[Tree] Decline of middle class in major U.S. cities

Version 0.13 (2024-09-11 18:40:20.527000)

updates: Integration of new data on middle class decline

Version 0.12 (2024-06-17 10:54:58.420000)

updates: Added information about middle class income in Nevada

Version 0.11 (2024-06-16 10:56:41.953000)

updates: Added information about the minimum annual income needed to qualify as middle class in Iowa in 2024

Version 0.1 (2024-05-14 10:56:18.508000)

updates: Includes information about the minimum annual income needed to qualify as middle class in Virginia in 2024

Version 0.09 (2024-04-20 12:22:31.686000)

updates: Added information about the middle class income threshold in Texas

Version 0.08 (2024-03-10 21:19:16.759000)

updates: Discussion of low-income families and government programs

Version 0.07 (2024-03-10 21:19:01.412000)

updates: Added information about low income for a family of four

Version 0.06 (2023-10-20 09:32:05.727000)

updates: Restructured and expanded the narrative with additional details

Version 0.05 (2023-10-13 00:31:56.719000)

updates: Incorporated information about Missouri's income decline

Version 0.04 (2023-10-12 17:32:03.307000)

updates: Incorporated information about income disparities across states

Version 0.03 (2023-10-12 04:44:36.315000)

updates: The story focuses on the struggles of middle-income households as their personal finances deteriorate

Version 0.02 (2023-10-11 08:25:12.694000)

updates: The story includes additional information on the impact of inflation and falling incomes on American families and the recent slowdown in hiring at companies.

Version 0.01 (2023-10-10 22:07:29.815000)

updates: Added information about falling incomes and the impact on American families

Version 0.0 (2023-10-08 10:50:17.192000)

updates: The new narrative emphasizes the impact of inflation and rising debt on American families, highlights concerns about the US economy based on the latest payroll estimates, and discusses the Federal Reserve's policy and the risk of a harder landing for the US economy.