CPM attorney Jordan Butler recently appeared in a news segment examining the continued pressure on the American middle class and the factors contributing to its decline.
The segment looks at how day-to-day affordability challenges are stacking up for working households and how broader economic forces can influence whether families feel financially stable. It explores the ripple effects of rising costs and changing market conditions, and it considers how policy decisions—often discussed in abstract terms—can translate into real-world outcomes for wages, consumer spending, and business growth.
A key theme of the segment is how interconnected these issues are: when households have less purchasing power, small and mid-sized businesses can face slower sales, tighter margins, and more cautious hiring and investment decisions. In turn, those shifts can affect job security and long-term financial planning for employees and business owners alike.
During the discussion, Jordan offers perspective on how tax policy and tariffs can contribute to these pressures, particularly by influencing pricing, supply costs, and business decision-making. Understanding these dynamics can help families and business leaders make more informed choices, whether that means budgeting for near-term changes, evaluating investment strategy, or planning for longer-term stability.
At CPM, we regularly help clients assess how economic and regulatory changes affect planning decisions across business operations, investment strategy, and long-term wealth planning. Staying informed about these developments is an important part of proactive legal and financial planning.
