Voters see a middle-class lifestyle as drifting out of reach, poll finds

Majorities of voters said they do not feel confident in their ability to pay for housing, retirement and health care. An ...

The net worth you need to be considered poor, middle-class and wealthy

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

‘Am I doomed forever?’ Credit card debit is overwhelming wealthier, educated Americans as prices stretch middle-class budgets. How to tackle your debt

Even households long considered financially secure are feeling the pressure.

4 surprising signs you’re no longer middle class in America. How many apply to you?

You may be doing better than you think.

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth To Be Considered Upper Middle Class in Your 60s

Find out the minimum net worth needed to qualify as upper middle class in your 60s and learn how your savings, assets and ...

Is the middle class ‘shrinking’ or ‘struggling’? The difference is important.

“The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify ...

Commentary: How to bring back the American dream

The latest research highlights how cross-class interactions can significantly boost upward mobility for low-income children.

Are You Wealthy? The Net Worth You Need To Be Considered Poor, Middle-Class And Wealthy In America

A newsletter built for market enthusiasts by market enthusiasts. Top stories, top movers, and trade ideas delivered to your ...

More Americans see middle-class life slipping away, poll finds

More Americans see middle-class life slipping away as they say education and housing are unaffordable - Half of voters say housing is unaffordable ...

How the middle class was hollowed out from 1979 to 2022, according to new federal data

The top 1% saw its share of household income double from 1979 to 2022, going from 9% to 18%, the CBO said. The middle cohort ...
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Editorial: Middle class shrinking as wealth increases

We’re pleased to report the American middle class is indeed “hollowing out” — because ever more Americans are earning their way into higher income brackets. That runs counter to today’s ...