More Than Half of Americans , Living Paycheck to Paycheck.<br />CNBC reports as inflation hits 40-year highs, the labor force of the United States is working harder to make ends meet.<br />As of May, around 150 million American adults were living paycheck to paycheck.<br />That's 58% of the general population.<br />Even the more fortunate may be stretched thin in today's economic climate.<br />A report from LendingClub shows of those earning $250,000 or more, 30% of them currently live paycheck to paycheck.<br />Another survey conducted by consulting <br />firm Willis Towers Watson says 36% of <br />those earning $100,000 or more also live <br />paycheck to paycheck.<br />Consumers have experienced <br />a tough last couple of years as different factors have affected their financial lifestyle ... , Anuj Nayar, financial health officer at LendingClub, via CNBC.<br />... and there seems to <br />be little relief in sight. , Anuj Nayar, financial health officer at LendingClub, via CNBC.<br />In the last year, the consumer price index <br />of the United States has risen 8.6%.<br />Spurred by the rising cost <br />of food, housing and fuel, .<br />the consumer price index has experienced its highest yearly increase since December 1981
