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

One of the first steps to take is building an emergency fund with at least three months of expenses. This is essential to ...

Are you in the middle class? In recent years, the lines between classes have gotten blurred, especially with inflation and other economic factors eroding your money. According to the Pew Research ...

See how middle class income has changed from 2000 to 2025 and what it means for purchasing power, lifestyle and financial ...

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 ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent on where you live. A salary that once felt aspirational can now be barely ...

This report examines key changes in the economic status of the American middle class from 1970 to 2023 and its demographic attributes in 2022. The historical analysis is based on U.S. Census Bureau ...

If Americans can no longer agree on what is the middle class, it's probably because the definition varies wildly according to where they are in the country, as shown by a new report that found cities ...

Not only does the definition of a middle-class salary and lifestyle vary among countries, but the existence of a safety net makes life in Europe more affordable. Here, two families from other sides of ...

(NEXSTAR) — During election season, you’ll often hear political talking points surrounding the middle class. That may leave you wondering — are you even in the middle class? More than half of U.S.

In August Amalia Adininggar, Indonesia’s statistician-in-chief, appeared in parliament with bad news. The country’s middle class had shrunk. Between 2021 and 2024, 6m Indonesians had fallen into the ...

India’s middle class is a powerhouse in the travel game. Young, cash in hand, and with a taste for diverse experiences, they’re shaping the future of travel. Share Set aside for a moment that India’s ...