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

“Middle class” is often used as a monolithic term. When politicians invoke it, they’re referring to anyone who isn’t wildly wealthy or who wouldn’t classify as financially disadvantaged. But there’s ...

A lot of people think the U.S. middle class is shrinking. But as of 2022, a good 52% of Americans lived in a middle-class household, says Pew Research Center. Meanwhile, 28% of Americans are part of ...

Understanding your place within America’s socio-economic spectrum can be challenging, especially with the existence of five distinct wealth classes. These classifications vary significantly across ...

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A Business Insider analysis finds varying income levels between states that qualify as middle class, lower class, and upper class.

Many Americans underestimate their financial standing, especially those who prioritize saving over status or opt for stability over flash. While “upper-middle class” can feel like an elusive label, it ...

In 2024, 54% of Americans said they identify as either middle class or upper-middle class. This figure rose by 2% since 2022. Of all the generations, more baby boomers consider themselves middle class ...

Though terms like these can’t fully encapsulate people’s specific financial realities, they can be useful. The differences between how the lower middle class and upper middle class are living can ...