PRIMERICA HOUSEHOLD BUDGET INDEX™ (HBI™): Middle-Income Americans See Modest Improvement in Purchasing Power in August
Primerica's Household Budget Index (HBI) was estimated at 100.6% in August, up 0.1% from July and 0.4% year-over-year. Average earned income rose 0.3% month-over-month and 3.3% year-over-year, indicating modest improvement in purchasing power for middle-income households.
Why it matters — The HBI data reflects the financial health of the middle-income households that make up Primerica's core customer base, so improved purchasing power may signal stronger conditions for the company's business.