Across the country, people who look and live like the classic American success story are quietly running the numbers and ...

When more families cross into the upper middle class, that's a success. Don't let politicians sabotage upward mobility.

The share of families classified as upper-middle class has jumped from 10% in 1979 to 31% in 2024, the report found. For the ...

The comment sections of TikTok’s “middle-class house tours” feature thousands of Americans arguing about what qualifies as middle class in 2025. Viral videos of average homes are sparking comment ...

“Middle class” is often used as a monolithic term. When politicians invoke it, they’re referring to anyone who isn’t wildly wealthy or who wouldn’t classify as financially disadvantaged. But there’s ...

As tacky as it may sound, there are some things that are simply easier to face when you have enough money to handle it. There are a lot of uncomfortable things middle class people waste years avoiding ...

The perception of luxury can vary depending on a person's own financial standing in society. What many in the middle class bracket might consider to be rare indulgences are often an everyday staple ...

The world has changed for middle-class people over the past several decades. As of 2023, the middle class made up just over half (51%) of all Americans, down from 61% in 1971, according to Pew ...

For many upper-middle-class Americans, retirement can bring unexpected financial challenges that slowly erode wealth. Even those who have saved diligently can make costly mistakes that turn a ...

Middle-class people (and especially the wealthy) are subject to much invoking of guilt and shaming. For example, “You’re PRIVILEGED!" The implication is that making a good living doesn’t come mainly ...

Arizona's middle-class income range has increased significantly over the past decade. A four-person household in Arizona needs to earn between $71,989 and $215,966 annually to be considered middle ...