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 ...

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 ...

Defining the middle class in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various authorities gives us a good idea of how ...

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.

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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 middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to ...

What you accurately captured is that the middle class is not defined by brand names or social status, but by financial margin. A family is considered middle class when they can afford necessities, ...

Lately, it feels like the traditional idea of being middle class in Canada is becoming harder to define, and even harder to achieve. For decades, the middle class was the bedrock of our society, ...

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) ...