Show HN: The bottom 50% of U.S. households are short after essentials (BLS data)

This model utilizes Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Expenditure Survey data from 2000 to 2024 to analyze household income and spending across five quintiles. It reveals that the bottom 50% of U.S. households face consistent financial shortfalls after essential expenses, though these figures vary significantly when compared against Congressional Budget Office income metrics.