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I’m an accountant: 6 'Big Beautiful Bill' tax changes that will benefit the middle class

Here's what middle-class taxpayers need to know about the tax package that introduces fresh deductions and credits.

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered To Be Upper Middle Class at 50

See how your net worth compares at age 50 and what qualifies as upper middle class. Plus, key factors that shape financial ...

Is the middle class shrinking or just struggling?

“The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify ...

4 Things the Upper-Middle Class Can Afford That the Rest of Us Can’t

From niche hobbies to sneaky conveniences, here are a few things the upper-middle class can afford that the rest of us can ...

Struggling to Afford Kids, Marriage, or a Car? The New Reality for the Middle Class

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.

The Middle Class Is Shrinking As The Upper-Middle Class Booms, Grows From 10% To 31%, Report Says

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

The Income Needed To Be Upper-Middle Class in the 50 Largest US Cities

Americans who earn at least $95,000 in seven major cities break through the lowest end of upper-middle class income. These ...

Rising house prices are hollowing out the middle class in big cities, according to expert

For years, economists have pointed to technology, globalization, and shifting labor markets as primary factors contributing ...
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How middle-class income in 1995 compares to now

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

About That ‘Disappearing’ Middle Class

Yes, the middle class is hollowing out—because more are rising upward.