See how your net worth compares at age 50 and what qualifies as upper middle class. Plus, key factors that shape financial ...

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

When you see someone cruising around in a shiny new BMW, it’s easy to assume they’re doing well financially. Maybe even upper ...

When you see someone cruising around in a shiny new BMW, it’s easy to assume they’re doing well financially. Maybe even upper ...

“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 ...

While the middle class itself may be shrinking, as a study from the Pew Research Center suggests, the habits, behaviors, and mentalities of adults who grew up in middle-class households are still ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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