It's no secret that the American middle class has been steadily shrinking: in the past 50 years, the share of Americans living in middle-class households dropped from 61% to 52% between 1971 and 2024, ...

Most Americans think they’re middle class, even when the numbers tell a different story. The rising cost of living and shrinking benefits have shifted what it means to be "middle class." It's no ...

A recent study revealed the lowest income needed to be considered middle class in each state. Do you qualify in Maryland and ...

How far a “middle class” paycheck takes you around Philadelphia changes fast once you cross a bridge. In Pennsylvania, the ...

A recent study revealed the lowest income needed to be considered middle class in each state. Do you qualify in Pennsylvania, ...

The term "middle class" is a term revered by politicians as the purported backbone of America, a group of people identified as not poor nor considered rich. In fact, many Americans despite their ...

Last year, people in the U.S. made an estimated $4.7 billion selling their plasma. Donation centers are popping up in ...

Using MoneyLion’s calculations, Phoenix New Times also analyzed what it means to be upper-middle class in the 10 biggest cities in the Valley. Here’s how Phoenix and its surrounding communities stack ...

"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to ...