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 ...

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

Bleak new research warns that not even a lifetime of savings would be enough to lift workers out of the middle class into the ...

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

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

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 ...

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 ...

Most people are taught to budget like the middle class: trim lattes, chase coupons, and hope what is left over will somehow ...

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 ...