Struggling to afford kids, marriage, or a car? The new reality for the middle class

Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does.Shrinking middle class numbers reveal deeper shifts in how ...

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered To Be Upper Middle Class at 50

See how your net worth compares at age 50 and what qualifies as upper middle class. Plus, key factors that shape financial ...
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4 things the upper-middle class can afford that the rest of us can't

From niche hobbies to sneaky conveniences, here are a few things the upper-middle class can afford that the rest of us can ...

Yes, the Middle Class Is Shrinking—Because It's Moving Up

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

How Middle-Class Income in 1995 Compares To Now

According to the United States Census Bureau, 1995 was a year of growth. For the first time in six years, households ...

The Middle Class Is Shrinking As The Upper-Middle Class Booms, Grows From 10% To 31%, Report Says

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

7 Key Signs You’re Moving From Middle Class to Upper Class in 2026

Experts highlight key signs of moving from middle class to upper class, focusing on passive income, multiple income streams ...
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Families at All Income Levels Struggle to Find Child Care

The RAPID Survey Project at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood found U.S. parents across all income levels have trouble ...