The cost of living has dramatically increased in the past few years, redefining how much income is considered "middle class" ...

With the cost of living soaring significantly over the past couple of years nationwide, the majority of working Americans aren’t sure how far their paycheck can stretch to cover expenses these days. A ...

Data now shows that comfortable amenities like gym memberships and rooftop solar panels are no longer as commonplace in the ...

A growing number of middle-class families are struggling to afford the basics of housing, childcare, food, transportation, and healthcare. These cost increases mean that even families classified as ...

(NEXSTAR) — With costs rising these days, it can be hard to tell whether you still rank in the middle class. Depending on where you live, what it takes to be a middle-earner can vary — greatly. A new ...

America's middle class, traditionally considered the backbone of the nation and its economic engine, has been shrinking for the past 50 years, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. A study ...

Hobbies reveal stark social divides, extending beyond income to differing views on time and investment. Upper-middle-class ...

For millions of residents, being middle class in California now comes with a surprising caveat: a paycheck that would signal ...

“America’s middle class is hurting,” said Vice President Joe Biden last month when he announced the formation of a Middle-Class Task Force, which will meet for the first time on Feb. 27. The recession ...

Since replacing her boss atop the 2024 Democratic ticket, Kamala Harris has cast herself as an agent of generational change who would open "a new way forward" for the American people. But even if a ...

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