10 Signs of Upper Middle-Class Status

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Prime Real Estate

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Diverse Income Streams

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Advanced Education

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Luxury Vehicles

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Worldly Travel

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Exclusive Memberships

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Private Schooling

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Health Investments

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Home Upgrades

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Philanthropy

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