Even Americans earning more than $500,000 a year are feeling the financial squeeze, with more than a third saying they're living paycheck to paycheck, according to a new Goldman Sachs survey. The report found that 36.6% of households earning above $500,000 primarily rely on each paycheck to cover expenses, a higher share than almost every other income group. Rising costs for housing, health care, education and everyday essentials are putting pressure on household budgets, leaving many people with less money to save. The survey also found that the share of working respondents who increased their retirement savings dropped from 55% in 2025 to 39% in 2026. #america #usa #work #career #money