Since 1979, the American Enterprise Institute calculated, the ranks of the upper middle class, earning $133,000 to $400,000, more than tripled.

"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to ...

This tax season changes big and small have come home to roost in 2026. New tax rules were signed into law as part of the 2025 Reconciliation Legislation, also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. “The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to ...

Days after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s tariffs, the president defended the policy and reiterated during his State of the Union address that he wants tariffs to replace ...

“The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to ...

Reaching the mid-50s is a financial milestone for most people. Careers are largely established, retirement is within sight and most major life expenses are already on the balance sheet. But not ...

WASHINGTON — Ask two experts on Ohio’s economy whether the American middle class is shrinking, and you’ll get two very different answers. Both will have data to back them up. “The good news is we’re ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS/Nexstar) – As housing, transportation, and everyday expenses continue to fluctuate, the definition of middle-class stability is evolving, and for some families, it may feel like the ...

Gina Young is an accomplished finance writer who has written for publications including SuperMoney, Examiner, Lexington Law, Talk Markets, and CreditRepair.com. Throughout her career in finance, Gina ...