Hmm… there’s a big difference struggling to make ends meat and > A significant share of wealthier Americans are coping with financial pressure by cutting spending, including dialing back restaurant visits and entertainment.

That’s not struggling, it’s being irresponsible. I make over 6 figures and live in Southern California, and my only hard ships are self induced… motorcycles, motorcycle parts (I don’t need three motorcycles), gun parts, car parts, going out to eat, driving an old truck, new tools and beers ain’t buying themselves.
You cannot make me sympathetic for the wealthy with stupid headlines.