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

Since the beginning of his presidency, Donald Trump has focused on bolstering the economic strength of the United States. However, this ambition comes with a set of policies that may not favor the ...

The share of families classified as upper-middle class has jumped from 10% in 1979 to 31% in 2024, the report found. For the ...

Many life milestones feel out of reach for the middle class, a big indicator that things are shifting. Here's what it could mean for your financial future, and what you can do to prepare.

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ...

A president’s economic policies could make or break middle-class families’ wallets. Changes in tax laws, trade policies and social programs can either ease financial burdens or make it harder for ...

“I believe deep in our bones that if we lose the middle class, and by association the American dream, we will lose our democracy and our American country,” Slotkin said. “This is the existential ...