Inflation reached a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While prices have stabilized since then, the cost of living hasn’t gotten any lower. Some ...

Defining yourself within the American middle classes can be tricky. Your social class is based on more than just your salary; it depends on everything from where you live to how you live. In the U.S., ...

No major U.S. metro is affordable enough for the middle class, but the Twin Cities is one of the most accessible options. According to a report this month from the Brookings Institution, more than 75% ...