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

Ever wonder how some people seem to build wealth and turn their entire financial situation around in just a few years? We’re not talking about winning the lottery or landing a tech initial public ...

When asked how they identify their social class 54% of Americans said they belong to the middle class, according to one ...

The net worth you need to be considered poor, middle-class and wealthy in America - An average net worth of $20,856 would be ...

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 ...

When it comes to money struggles, most of us point the finger at rising rent, grocery bills that keep creeping higher or gas prices that seem to change by the day. And while all of that is true, one ...

Living a middle-class life is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you’re one financial calamity away from devastation. On the other hand, you have many perks that both the rich and the poor often ...

The ‘savings pot’ I once had for emergencies such as dental accidents has been slowly whittled away by the rising cost of living - Hugh R Hastings/Getty As financial storm clouds gather and experts ...

Are you poor, middle-class, or rich in Arizona? The answer will completely depend on where you live in the Grand Canyon state. Middle class is defined by the Pew Research Center as annual income ...

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 ...