The American dream of a comfortable retirement is becoming harder to achieve for millions of middle-class workers. Where previous generations could rely on pensions and predictable income, today's ...

"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to ...

LAS VEGAS (KLAS/Nexstar) – As housing, transportation, and everyday expenses continue to fluctuate, the definition of middle-class stability is evolving, and for some families, it may feel like the ...

In a recent report with Stephen Rose, I argued that the narrative of a “shrinking middle class” was based on a kernel of truth, but one that undermines economic pessimism. We showed that while 36 ...

According to Pew Research, middle class is defined as two-thirds to two-times the median income. Arizona is No. 20 of states with the highest median middle-class. As the cost of living and housing ...

If you grew up middle class, it’s likely you exhibit some telling money habits that let others know how you were raised. These can be minor or major — but they all reveal underlying beliefs about ...

Earning enough to be considered middle class has gotten more expensive, with rising housing and everyday costs pushing the income bar higher, according to a recent report from GOBankingRates. The ...