Reading the nation’s wealth statistics can spark financial anxiety. After all, headline statistics suggest that being a millionaire in America is relatively common. More than 24 million households across the U.S. have a net worth greater than $1 million, according to Bloomberg. (1) That’s more than 18% of all households. (2) On the surface, it looks like one in five households is thriving and could retire whenever they like. However, dig deeper, and you discover why so many families are struggling finan ...