Household budgets are strengthening

The new Primerica Household Budget Index shows how typical households fare by comparing monthly income to necessary expenses like food, gas and utilities. The percentage indicates how much income covers expenses; an index above 100% means that all expenses are covered and the household is in a position to put away for savings.

NOTE: As the baseline, the index uses January 2019 when households on average saw income match spending.
Chart: Michael Kanell & Pete Corson / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Source: Primerica