Status symbols often shift over time, depending on the nature of our society and the beliefs of the people operating within it. However, it's possible for different communities, groups, and ...

Behind every carefully placed mention of "my portfolio manager" and casual reference to "looking at properties" lies a ...

A recent post on Reddit’s r/MiddleClassFinance titled, “Middle class feels like death by a thousand cuts,” sparked a tremendous response from people who say they feel financially overwhelmed—not by ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent ...

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 ...

The term "middle class" is a term revered by politicians as the purported backbone of America, a group of people identified as not poor nor considered rich. In fact, many Americans despite their ...

Introduction : Storytellers to the middle class / Burton J. Bledstein -- The social consequences of American revolutionary ideals in the early Republic / Joyce Appleby -- "We are not afraid to work" : ...

In a world where the financial landscape is constantly shifting, the American middle class often finds itself in a precarious position. The cost of living is increasing across the board thanks to ...

Understanding your place within America’s socio-economic spectrum can be challenging, especially with the existence of five distinct wealth classes. These classifications vary significantly across ...

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 ...