More Americans see middle-class life slipping away as they say education and housing are unaffordable - Half of voters say ...

The latest CPI report shows the cost of living rose in December. This is where many households are really feeling the pinch.

Inflation has eased, but many middle-class families still feel it in their weekly routines — from groceries to gas to after-school care. Paychecks aren’t stretching the way they used to, and the usual ...

Inflation reached a 40-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). While prices have stabilized since then, the cost of living hasn’t gotten any lower. Some ...

Middle class households can handle rising prices and unexpected expenses, but their overall financial well-being is slipping, according to the American Council of Life Insurers. 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 share of families classified as upper-middle class has jumped from 10% in 1979 to 31% in 2024, the report found. For the ...

America’s middle class is weary. After nearly five years of high prices, many middle-class earners thought life would be more affordable by now. Costs for goods and services are 25% above where they ...

Budget 2026: The middle class is hoping for significant relief from Budget 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce changes to the income tax slabs and an increase in the home loan ...