We’ve all heard terms like “middle class,” “lower class,” and “upper class,” but what do they really mean today? Class isn’t just about income or a number on a paycheck; it also reflects the types of ...

In an achievement-oriented society, it's easy to feel "stuck" regardless of your financial standing. However, specific socioeconomic clues can distinguish one's position firmly within the lower class, ...

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Social Security is the backbone of retirement for tens of millions of Americans, but the size of your monthly check often determines whether you feel securely middle class or stuck in a lower-income ...