Struggling to afford kids, marriage, or a car? The new reality for the middle class

Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does.Shrinking middle class numbers reveal deeper shifts in how ...
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The American middle class really is shrinking — but probably not for the reasons you think

The middle class is indeed shrinking, but new research reveals the trend is actually good news.

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered To Be Upper Middle Class at 50

See how your net worth compares at age 50 and what qualifies as upper middle class. Plus, key factors that shape financial ...

Yes, the Middle Class Is Shrinking—Because It's Moving Up

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

4 Things the Upper-Middle Class Can Afford That the Rest of Us Can’t

From niche hobbies to sneaky conveniences, here are a few things the upper-middle class can afford that the rest of us can ...

The Middle Class Is Shrinking As The Upper-Middle Class Booms, Grows From 10% To 31%, Report Says

The share of families classified as upper-middle class has jumped from 10% in 1979 to 31% in 2024, the report found. For the ...

The Income Needed To Be Upper-Middle Class in the 50 Largest US Cities

Americans who earn at least $95,000 in seven major cities break through the lowest end of upper-middle class income. These ...

About That ‘Disappearing’ Middle Class

Yes, the middle class is hollowing out—because more are rising upward.
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Families at All Income Levels Struggle to Find Child Care

The RAPID Survey Project at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood found U.S. parents across all income levels have trouble ...