Nathan Frederiksen, a middle-class income earner, feels content with his personal finances but worries over the national economy due to rising inflation.

Nathan Frederiksen, a middle-class income earner, is satisfied with his personal finances, saving 10% for retirement and maintaining an emergency fund. However, he expresses concerns over the economy, as inflation has increased expenses. A recent Wall Street Journal poll found many Americans feel similarly, with personal finances in better shape than their perception of the national economy.