With a median income income hovering around $75,000 in the United States, some of the shrinking middle class is moving to the upper class. The share of income held by the middle class fell from 61% in ...

How much does an upper-middle-class retiree spend monthly at age 85? We asked ChatGPT—and the answer might surprise you.

The average monthly Social Security retirement benefits for a 62 year old equals $1,341.61 versus $2,148.12 for 70 year olds, according to Social Security Administration (SSA) data. However, there’s ...

In 2023, U.S. families spent an average of 32.9% of their budgets on housing and another 17% on transportation costs — almost half of every dollar earned, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' ...

It’s no secret that life has gotten more expensive over the years. But when looking back in time, the income required to be middle class or even upper-middle class might surprise you. Before we jump ...

Wondering if you’ve made it to the upper class in your 30s? Here’s the minimum net worth you need to qualify—and how close ...

For the average retiree, spending tends to be relatively modest, given that many people do not have enough retirement income to support lavish spending. Only half of retirees feel like they built a ...

Ever wonder where your income puts you compared to the rest of the country? I do. Not in a comparison-obsessed way, but more like a quick "Am I doing OK?" check-in kind of thing. The U.S. Census ...

Planning for retirement is tricky enough when you’re trying to figure out how much you’ll need. But what about the specifics? How much does someone who’s actually made it to 75 spend each month? I ...