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.

In 1980 middle-class families lived in a world of Atari consoles, rotary phones and station wagons with wood paneling. The median U.S. household income was $21,020, enough to buy a modest home, a ...

Here's the story of income inequality in America over the past 40 years. Hover over each line to identify household income, and click through to see the percentage growth over the past 40 years. 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.

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 ...

Think you're middle class in Mississippi? Cost of living, inflation and the community you live can help define what qualifies as "middle class," but the idea is always changing. It's usually defined ...

A recent study explored the income levels required to be considered middle class in each state, including Oregon. Oregon's cost of living is 12% higher than the national average, making it the eighth ...

GOBankingRates referred to the Pew Research Center’s definition of middle class as two-thirds to double the median household income to determine the cities where a six-figure income is considered ...