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1941-1965: How the Middle Class Was Built

Aug 14, 2026

Last time we looked at the Great Depression. It was a time of monetary, fiscal, and regulatory policy failures. Lots of lessons were learned to help inform how to respond to future crises. This time, the rise of the middle class. For one generation, a single income could buy a house, a car, and a comfortable retirement. That wasn’t an accident or a fairy tale. Annex Wealth Management’s Chief Economic Strategist Brian Jacobsen, PhD, JD, CFA®, CFP®, CAIA, CBE is here to discuss.