Is it possible to be a millionaire and still be part of the middle class? It’s a question that may seem ridiculous to some–and totally reasonable to others, depending on who you ask.

“I’m often caught in the middle of this hot debate on middle-class identification, especially when millionaires are thrown into the mix,” said Zachary Jarvinen, vice president at Exact Payments. “As a finance expert, I see where the lines blur. Traditionally, middle-class status has been tied to income, education and occupation. But today, it’s about so much more — lifestyle, assets and even self-perception. READ MORE