Personal income tax rates for the middle class in New York state have fallen by greater amounts in other years. Hochul has repeated this claim, but her staff told PolitiFact that she meant to say the ...

It's easy to take these things for granted when comparing your family to those with more wealth. They say that comparison is the thief of joy. In many cases, it can stop you from appreciating what you ...

The income needed to maintain middle-class status in the United States has risen—and Rhode Island is in the top 15 most expensive states, according to calculations by SmartAsset. Reaching middle-class ...

Jeff Bezos is the founder of Amazon and Blue Origin, owner of The Washington Post and one of the world’s richest people. As an extraordinarily successful entrepreneur, Bezos has some lessons that he ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ...

Many Americans underestimate their financial standing, especially those who prioritize saving over status or opt for stability over flash. While “upper-middle class” can feel like an elusive label, it ...

I’m often asked, “What has happened to the middle class?” The best answer I can think of puts the question into historical context, if only because so many folks are thinking back to their childhood.

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Critics are calling the GOP’s recent tax bill the ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. The ranks of Americans who fall on the extreme ends of ...

SACRAMENTO — A former state legislative leader says fellow Democrats in Sacramento have long ignored the housing needs of middle-class Californians. And he has a plan to help them buy a new home.