Voters see a middle-class lifestyle as drifting out of reach, poll finds

Majorities of voters said they do not feel confident in their ability to pay for housing, retirement and health care. An ...

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

Some 58 percent of voters believe that education is unaffordable, and another 54 percent said housing is unaffordable, ...

Struggling to afford kids, marriage, or a car? The new reality for the middle class

Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does.Shrinking middle class numbers reveal deeper shifts in how ...
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The 5 best US metro areas for middle-class families in 2026 where stability still exists

Raising a family in today’s economy isn’t easy, especially for the middle class caught between rising costs and stagnant ...

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered To Be Middle Class in Your 20s

“You’re on middle-class footing in your 20s when your net worth is positive, an emergency fund is real and liquid, retirement ...

5 Best Metros for Middle-Class Families

Affordable housing, strong job markets, good schools and manageable living costs make these metros stand out for middle‑class ...
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I Asked ChatGPT To Explain Why the Middle Class Is Shrinking: Here’s What It Said

ChatGPT started with the basics. In 1971, about 61% of American adults lived in middle-income households. By 2021, that number had dropped to 50%. That’s a massive shift in just 50 years. But the ...

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth To Be Considered Upper Middle Class in Your 60s

Find out the minimum net worth needed to qualify as upper middle class in your 60s and learn how your savings, assets and financial planning compare.
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Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered to Be Upper Middle Class at 55

The minimum net worth to qualify as upper middle class at 55 may be higher than you think. See how your savings and ...