The story of the American middle class is no longer a simple tale of steady paychecks and predictable progress. Across ...

Being in the middle class used to be synonymous with having it all — a good living that enabled you to own a home, a car, go on vacation and still have money left over to save. Now, however, the ...

See how middle class income has changed from 2000 to 2025 and what it means for purchasing power, lifestyle and financial ...

According to this formula, if you earn less than $41,664, you’re considered lower-income. And if you earn more than $126,256, ...

Being middle class isn't just about your income. It's also about where you live and how many dependents you have.

Gone are the days when the American Dream meant owning a home in the suburbs, a 9-to-5 job, and a shiny new car in the driveway. These days, the middle class is chasing flexibility, peace of mind, and ...

To be considered upper middle class in today’s economy, a study based on 2023 Census Bureau data argues you must have a median salary between $117K and $150K. Of course, income not only varies widely ...

In recent weeks, I’ve been recommending and forwarding to friends and associates three smart stories that crossed my desk. Each ostensibly offers insightful or timely snapshots of modern American ...

For Americans still in the workforce with employer-sponsored healthcare plans, it’s easy to take health insurance for granted. Unfortunately, this means that many middle-class workers fail to factor ...

While many of the differentiators between wealthy people in the upper class and the shrinking middle demographic are almost entirely institutional, there are still several individual-level things ...

A stunted middle class may be a direct result of extreme inequality. Folks at the top don’t see teeming masses as a ...

Experts point to slow-growing wages, soaring health care costs and more. If you feel like you're running yourself ragged but aren't making headway, you're not alone. The U.S. is experiencing one of ...