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Primerica Household Budget Index™ Data: Middle-Income Purchasing Power Held Steady in September
The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday necessities, is estimated at 100.4% in September, a 0.2% increase from a month ago and up 0.6% from a year ago.
By Primerica · Via Business Wire · October 31, 2025
Primerica Household Budget Index™ Data: Purchasing Power for Middle-Income Americans Remains Stable in August
The latest Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) data, a monthly economic metric that examines how inflation and wage trends impact the ability of middle-income families to afford life’s everyday necessities, was 100.2% in August, a 0.1% increase from a month ago and up 0.8% from a year ago.
By Primerica · Via Business Wire · September 30, 2025