Joe Biden is obsessed with the American middle class. It’s the very spine of the US economy, as the president regularly puts it, and the deliberate target of everything from his administration’s ...

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 ...

Six months into President Donald Trump’s second term, economists say the middle class is holding steady but facing mounting pressure. For You: I Asked ChatGPT What Will Get More Expensive When Trump’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 ...

Upper-middle-class status has always been a moving target, but in 2025 the bar has shifted higher and become more dependent on where you live. A salary that once felt aspirational can now be barely ...

You might think a comfortable salary means you've made it. That's not always true anymore. The middle class income range spans from $56,600 to $169,800 for 2025, with upper middle class households ...

“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 ...

Photo Caption: A guest room at a Magic Moment Hotel & Kids Club, which is part of the Dazzler Select by Wyndham brand in Florida. The big hotel groups face a quality crisis at mid-market properties.