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Jerome Ellis

The Middle-Class Trap

Why the American Dream Is a Lie

Jerome Ellis

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English
Jerome Ellis
28 September 2025
Management accounting & bookkeeping; Budgeting & financial management; Personal finance; Retirement
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loan debt, how the ""dream"" of owning a home can chain you to a mortgage, and why the era of stable careers has been replaced by wage stagnation.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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Imprint:   Jerome Ellis
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 6mm
Weight:   132g
ISBN:   9798232456955
Pages:   104
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Jerome Ellis is a versatile non-fiction author who creates practical guides on business, personal finance, and history. His work is driven by a passion for empowering readers with actionable knowledge, whether that means building a profitable business, achieving financial freedom, or uncovering a forgotten story from the past. He specializes in providing clear, no-fluff playbooks that give readers the tools they need to take control and succeed.

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