With prices climbing and paychecks trying to keep up, it's fair to wonder where the line actually is these days.

Most retirement advice is written for people who make six figures or more. But what about the middle-class families earning $50,000 to $100,000 who make up the backbone of America? They need a ...

So I was scrolling through social media the other day when I came across yet another headline about wealth inequality. You ...

For Americans still in the workforce with employer-sponsored healthcare plans, it’s easy to take health insurance for granted. Unfortunately, this means that many middle-class workers fail to factor ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. LeoPatrizi / Getty Images In 2023, 51% of American households fell into the middle class, down from 61% in 1971. According to Pew ...

The American middle class is facing financial pressures, struggling to keep up with the cost of living. Both political parties are perceived as neglecting the needs of the middle class, with Democrats ...

To be considered upper middle class in today’s economy, a study based on 2023 Census Bureau data argues you must have a median salary between $117K and $150K. Of course, income not only varies widely ...

The skills people acquire and how they choose to spend their time actually has a lot to do with their financial status, at least according to a study from Harvard Business School. Specifically when it ...

The Union Budget 2026 has left middle-class taxpayers like G. Ramakrishnan of Chennai dissatisfied, citing no significant relief amidst rising inflation.

In recent weeks, I’ve been recommending and forwarding to friends and associates three smart stories that crossed my desk. Each ostensibly offers an insightful and timely snapshot of modern American ...

Taxes can get you thinking about fairness. For instance, when I’m calculating deductions on my salary and watching a decent chunk go to Uncle Sam, I can’t help but wonder: What if the ultra-wealthy ...