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

Middle-class life in the United States has always been defined less by a single number and more by a bundle of expectations: a stable home, a reliable car, some savings, and a shot at college for the ...

When more families cross into the upper middle class, that's a success. Don't let politicians sabotage upward mobility.

What is considered middle class? It might take more money than you think to reach this income tier. The Pew Research Center defines middle class, or middle-income households, as those with incomes ...

The purchasing power of one's income was greater in 2000 than today and U.S. consumers are highly sensitive to price changes, ...

Earning a household income of $150,000 might sound like a lot, but in many of the biggest cities in the U.S. it still puts you squarely in the middle class. Middle-class households earn between ...

Does your annual salary place you among the lower-middle class? It depends on the state you live in, according to GOBankingRates data. The minimum income threshold for the lower-middle class in states ...