LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: July 18, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: July 18, 2026, 11:12 AM EDT Majority of Americans Fall Short of Aspen Wealth Standard July 18, 2026, 11:07 AM EDT. The Aspen Institute’s latest benchmark finds that around 75% of Americans do not meet the net worth threshold required to prosper in the current economy. The report identifies wealth gaps for people in their 20s through 40s and older, pointing to ongoing struggles to accumulate sufficient financial reserves. The figures highlight persistent wealth inequality and the widespread challenges Americans encounter in building financial security and advancing their net worth. Here’s