The story of the American middle class is no longer a simple tale of steady paychecks and predictable progress. Across ...

You’ve probably listened to your parents and grandparents talk about how cheap everything used to be when they were younger, whether the cost of a full tank of gas or a down payment on a house. And ...

See how U.S. middle-class income and costs have changed from 1990 to 2025, and why staying middle class is harder than ever.

Introduction : Storytellers to the middle class / Burton J. Bledstein -- The social consequences of American revolutionary ideals in the early Republic / Joyce Appleby -- "We are not afraid to work" : ...

The Mexican government on Friday claimed that for the first time in history more  Mexicans are categorized as middle class ...

In a world where the financial landscape is constantly shifting, the American middle class often finds itself in a precarious position. The cost of living is increasing across the board thanks to ...

As soon as Vice President Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail this week, she made it clear what one of her top priorities would be if she wins the presidential election in November. “Building up the ...

VP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz are both trying to target middle-class voters. But the middle class itself is a loosely defined demographic — more of an identity. Despite varied definitions, many ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

What does it take to be considered upper middle class in America these days? The answer can vary significantly depending on where you live. Earning power and the cost of living differ drastically ...

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