In a revealing snapshot of middle-income financial sentiment, Primerica, Inc. has unveiled its second-quarter Financial Security Monitor™ (FSM™) survey for 2024. The survey highlights a significant concern among middle-income families, with two-thirds expressing that they are falling behind the rising cost of living. Despite signs of a slowing inflation, the financial strain remains a pressing issue. The Primerica Household Budget Index™ (HBI™) showed a modest increase in purchasing power for middle-income households, rising to 100.