Primerica Household Budget Index™ Data: Purchasing Power for Middle-Income Americans Relatively Unchanged in November

Core Insights - The Primerica Household Budget Index (HBI) is estimated at 100.7% in November, reflecting a slight increase of 0.2% from the previous year [1] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) recorded an inflation rate of 2.7% in November compared to the same month last year [1] Economic Metrics - The HBI measures the impact of inflation and wage trends on middle-income families' ability to afford everyday necessities [1] - The increase in the HBI indicates a slight improvement in the financial situation of middle-income families over the past year [1] - The CPI serves as a comprehensive measure of inflation for all U.S. households, indicating broader economic trends [1]