Every election cycle, politicians focus on talking to the middle class. Clearly, that’s where most people live. But the ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, 1995 was a year of growth. For the first time in six years, households ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but the next year will be especially pivotal as inflation, wage growth and housing costs collide. To get a realistic picture of where the bar ...

ChatGPT started with the basics. In 1971, about 61% of American adults lived in middle-income households. By 2021, that number had dropped to 50%. That’s a massive shift in just 50 years. But the ...

Spoiler alert: It costs much more in 2025 to be considered “middle class” than it did in 1990. And that makes sense, given that both wages and the cost of living have increased significantly over the ...

Once seen as the economic anchor of the United States, the middle class has gradually lost ground over the past five decades. While America has experienced overall growth in wealth, the distribution ...

When you hit your 30s, money starts to feel a little more real — whether it’s juggling a mortgage, saving for the future or just figuring out how to afford life without living on takeout noodles. But ...

In the United States and other developed countries, the middle-class has long been the indicator of a strong economy. They’re our teachers, accountants, nurses and more. Having a healthy middle class ...

After years of crippling shortages, housing inventory is finally growing across the U.S., offering a glimmer of hope to aspiring homebuyers pushed to the sidelines since the pandemic. Many of these ...

For those who have more money coming in, continuing to invest remains the best move for those seeking to achieve eventual financial freedom. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset’s free ...

I’m often asked, “What has happened to the middle class?” The best answer I can think of puts the question into historical context, if only because so many folks are thinking back to their childhood.

While there are a number of lifestyle choices and mindsets that play a role in keeping lower-class households living in financial uncertainty, the state of the current economy — riddled with wealth ...