For decades, being middle-class symbolized comfort and progress. Today, the line has blurred into something far less certain.

The concept of being middle class in America has shifted dramatically. What used to guarantee a comfortable lifestyle now ...

Being middle class isn't just about your income. It's also about where you live and how many dependents you have.

The term ‘middle class’ is something that has become more difficult to define. People become curious about where they fall in the socioeconomic ladder and the middle class seems to fit their ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ...

Do you think you're middle-class in Tennessee? Depending on inflation and your cost of living, what defines people as "middle class" changes and evolves. This informal socioeconomic tier is often ...

What is “middle-class”? Although definitions might vary, the Pew Research Center might have an answer. A recent Pew report found that a family of three could be considered in the “middle” of upper and ...

WASHINGTON – The American Council of Life Insurers released its July 2025 Financial Resilience Index measuring middle-class households’ ability to manage financial challenges and plan for a stable ...

The U.S. economy is growing ever more reliant on top earners. It’s risky — and tough for the middle class. As the dust settles on a wild few days for the U.S. economy, it’s worth remembering this: Big ...

Donald Trump's standing with America's middle-income earners has taken a sharp hit, with new polling showing that recent gains in approval among this crucial voting bloc have reversed course. Trump ...

High costs of living, including housing and insurance, contribute to residents leaving Florida. Despite higher living costs, Florida's middle-class income range is comparable to other states.