When asked how they identify their social class 54% of Americans said they belong to the middle class, according to one survey.

"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 ...

Since 1979, the American Enterprise Institute calculated, the ranks of the upper middle class, earning $133,000 to $400,000, more than tripled.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to ...

Here’s the minimum net worth many middle-class couples need as retirement nears, and how to tell if your savings are on track ...

WASHINGTON — Ask two experts on Ohio’s economy whether the American middle class is shrinking, and you’ll get two very different answers. Both will have data to back them up. “The good news is we’re ...

Your household can earn more than $160,000 a year and still be considered part of the "middle class" in Vermont, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. According to a 2022 Gallup survey, about ...