What Class Are You?

You are one of just 1% of the United States population falling in the upper class or old money category. You've inherited your wealth from the generations before you and likely have a very popular last name. You may work, but don't need to. You've likely gone to one of the most prestigious schools too.

About 15% of people come from new money, and that's those that have only had money in their family for a generation or maybe two. You've likely taken part in the making of the money, and nothing was given to you. You aren't going to have to worry about money for the rest of your life.

In the middle class, you likely work in some sort of professional-type job like 34% of the rest of the American population. You went to college and probably wear a suit or some other type of recognizable clothing to work like a doctor's coat.

The working class describes those that have gone to a vocational or technical training school and have occupations like a police officer, truck driver, working in a factory or a carpenter. This class is also called 'blue collar, ' because you're likely to wear a uniform.

If you're in the working poor class, there's a good chance that you work, but for minimum wage. You don't have any extra education or skills. You likely don't have any health benefits, or a retirement plan started. You might even be working two part-time jobs to make ends meet.

If you're in poverty level, you don't have much if any education, likely don't work, and probably have a hard time paying the bills. Statistics show that you most likely grew up in poverty level, watching parents struggle throughout the course of your childhood, and now you're repeating the same pattern.