When more families cross into the upper middle class, that's a success. Don't let politicians sabotage upward mobility.

“The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify ...

The cost of living has dramatically increased in the past few years, redefining how much income is considered "middle class" ...

Middle-class families are supposed to feel stable, yet a growing stack of data shows they are being squeezed hard from every ...

Data now shows that comfortable amenities like gym memberships and rooftop solar panels are no longer as commonplace in the ...

Experts point to slow-growing wages, soaring health care costs and more. If you feel like you're running yourself ragged but aren't making headway, you're not alone. The U.S. is experiencing one of ...

In the United States and other developed countries, the middle-class has long been the indicator of a strong economy. They’re our teachers, accountants, nurses and more. Having a healthy middle class ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ...