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What is considered middle class? It might take more money than you think to reach this income tier. The Pew Research Center defines middle class, or middle-income households, as those with incomes ...

The future of the Build Back Better (BBB) Act remains unclear. Some reports suggest that lawmakers continue to negotiate details while others throw the package’s prospects into doubt. According to ...

In 2026, some retirees will owe taxes on their Social Security benefits. This is true despite the fact that President Donald ...

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Americans are still feeling the impacts of the pandemic economy as median household incomes have remained stagnant or declined for two years in a row, according to new government data. "Real median ...