America's middle class has been shrinking for the past 50 years. While middle class Americans remain the biggest income group by number of people, the same can't be said of the aggregate income earned ...

Another common middle class behavior is to rely on debt to afford their lifestyle. This includes high-interest credit cards, ...

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — In a middle school hallway in Charlottesville, Virginia, a pair of sixth grade girls sat shoulder to shoulder on a lime green settee, creating comic strips that chronicled a ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent ...

What is considered middle class? It takes more money than you might think to reach this income tier, and it differs depending upon which state you live in. Pew Research Center defines middle-class or ...

(NEXSTAR) — With costs rising these days, it can be hard to tell whether you still rank in the middle class. Depending on where you live, what it takes to be a middle-earner can vary — greatly. A new ...

How to tell which one you belong to among the various classes Investopedia contributors come from a range of backgrounds, and over 25 years there have been thousands of expert writers and editors who ...

Middle management can feel like navigating shark-infested waters. Leadership has gotten a lot harder over the past couple years—and middle managers may have it worst. They face increased pressure for ...

Carol M. Kopp edits features on a wide range of subjects for Investopedia, including investing, personal finance, retirement planning, taxes, business management, and career development. Somer G.