FoF: 🔥 The Middle-Class Millionaire: Why $1 Million Isn't What It Used To Be

Welcome to the 9Innings Podcast where we Educate, Empower and Engage. ON THIS WEEKS PODCAST: In this episode of Facts Over Feelings on the 9Innings Podcast, Kevin Thompson explores how inflation has fundamentally changed what it means to be a millionaire in America. Using historical inflation data, he breaks down why $1 million today doesn't carry the same buying power it did in 1980, 2000, or even just a few years ago. Kevin introduces the concept of the "Middle-Class Millionaire," arguing that a net worth of $1-3 million is increasingly becoming the baseline for maintaining a middle-class lifestyle rather than a symbol of extraordinary wealth. He discusses the shift from pensions to 401(k)s, the growing burden placed on individual investors, and why purchasing power—not the number on your account statement—should be the true measure of financial success. The episode also examines the hidden costs of inflation, the risks of holding excessive cash, and why ownership of productive assets has historically been one of the most effective ways to protect and grow wealth over time. If you've ever wondered whether $1 million is still enough, this episode is for you. (00:00) The Middle-Class Millionaire: Why $1 Million Isn't Rich Anymore (04:09) Retirement Reality: Why a Million-Dollar Nest Egg Doesn't Go as Far (07:20) NEWSLETTER (WHAT NOW): https://substack.com/@9icapital?r=2eig6s&utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Follow Us: youtube: / @9icap Linkedin: / kevin-thompson-ricp%c2%ae-cfp%c2%ae-74964428 facebook: / mlb2cfp Buy MLB2CFP Here: https://www.amazon.com/MLB-CFP%C2%AE-90-Feet-Counting-ebook/dp/B0BLJPYNS4 Website: http://www.9icapitalgroup.com Hit the subscribe button to get new content notifications. Corrections: Editing by http://SwoleNerdProductions.com Disclosure: https://sites.google.com/view/9idisclosure/disclosure