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

Find out the minimum net worth needed to qualify as upper middle class in your 60s and learn how your savings, assets and financial planning compare.

Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does.Shrinking middle class numbers reveal deeper shifts in how ...

In the United States and other developed countries, the middle-class has long been the indicator of a strong economy. They’re our teachers, accountants, nurses and more. Having a healthy middle class ...

A single income household is no longer enough. The middle class is shrinking at significant rates — “adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021,” according to Pew ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I provide actionable advice to help you find financial independence. Picture yourself sipping coffee in your neighborhood diner, ...

My July 30, 2025 column for The Dispatch looks at Aristotle’s warnings regarding the political importance of maintaining a large middle class, and discusses their relevance for today. I find a tight ...

While there are still more than three years to go, one of the most consequential acts of President Donald Trump’s second administration will likely be his signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) ...

The perception of luxury can vary depending on a person's own financial standing in society. What many in the middle class bracket might consider to be rare indulgences are often an everyday staple ...