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 ...

Fewer middle-income Americans think their finances will improve next year, a stark signal that household optimism is buckling under higher prices. A new study finds only 21% expect to be better off, ...

The latest CPI report shows the cost of living rose in December. This is where many households are really feeling the pinch. Middle-income families continue to struggle with inflation, experts say - ...

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 ...