April Schultz and her husband
April Schultz and her husband make about $130,000 a year but barely have money for savings.
  • April Schultz and her husband struggle financially despite a $130,000 combined income.
  • The couple, once stable with one income, now work four jobs and feel financial strain.
  • They spend $200 a week on groceries for their family of seven and cut most subscriptions.

April Schultz, 40, and her husband Kevin, 45, bring in $130,000 a year in gross income combined between their four jobs and side gigs. Still, Schultz said it shocks her that such an income "feels like poverty."

"With $100,000, I feel like we should be able to do a little extra with it," Schultz said. "We should be able to have a little bit more entertainment. We should be able to shop at Costco and not worry about it."