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The Middle-Class Trap : Why the American Dream Is a Lie - Jerome Ellis

The Middle-Class Trap

Why the American Dream Is a Lie

By: Jerome Ellis

Paperback | 28 September 2025

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Are you doing everything you were told to do-go to college, buy a house, get a good job-but still feel like you're falling behind? You're not alone. You're in the Middle-Class Trap.

For generations, the American Dream was a simple promise: work hard, and you'll achieve a life of security and prosperity. But for millions today, that promise is broken. The very pillars of middle-class life have become financial traps, leading to a lifetime of debt and anxiety instead of freedom.

In "The Middle-Class Trap," author Jerome Ellis delivers a powerful and urgent critique of the modern economy, revealing why the traditional path to success is now a blueprint for financial struggle. This isn't just another personal finance book; it's a diagnosis of a systemic problem and a practical guide to escaping it.

Inside, you will discover why a college degree has become a source of crippling student loan debt, how the "dream" of owning a home can chain you to a mortgage, and why the era of stable careers has been replaced by wage stagnation. The book then lays out a step-by-step Financial Escape Plan for building a New American Dream based on financial literacy, multiple income streams, and intentional living-not consumer debt.

If you're ready to stop playing a rigged game and start building a life of true financial independence, this book is your wake-up call and your way out.

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