Your net worth—not just income—shapes where you fall in the wealth spectrum. See how Americans define poor, middle class and ...

While the middle class itself may be shrinking, as a study from the Pew Research Center suggests, the habits, behaviors, and mentalities of adults who grew up in middle-class households are still ...

Learn more about the upper class, what defines it, its impact, income levels, and its distinction from the middle and working ...

In America, everyone is middle class. And if everyone is middle class, no one is middle class. There is, in fact, no universal definition, so it’s as much defined by education and cultural background ...

WASHINGTON - Few phrases carry more weight in American political life than ‘the middle class.’ Politicians invoke it constantly, economists argue about it endlessly, and most Americans identify with ...

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 ...