There is a big difference between making 100k in salary and 100k from investments. If you have to work to put food on the table then you are definitely not the

There is a big difference between making 100k in salary and 100k from investments. If you have to work to put food on the table then you are definitely not the upper class. I have read about a good middle class marker recently - if you have or will have a mortgage, then you are middle class. Upper class don't need one and lower class won't get approved for one.