Hobbies reveal stark social divides, extending beyond income to differing views on time and investment. Upper-middle-class ...

We know there are real problems people are facing right now, and we don't want to downplay them — but sometimes being upper-middle-class comes with its own quietly tragic dilemmas. For instance, when ...

Rising costs, inflation and shifting economic realities are pushing once-affordable lifestyles out of reach — even for ...

For many upper-middle-class Americans, retirement can bring unexpected financial challenges that slowly erode wealth. Even those who have saved diligently can make costly mistakes that turn a ...

You might not notice it at first glance, but something's changing in how the upper middle class spends. The once-free-flowing ...

Moving up the financial ladder doesn’t always look the way people expect. According to a 2024 Gallup Poll, 54% of Americans self-identify as middle class. Going from middle class to upper middle class ...

To be considered upper middle class in today’s economy, a study based on 2023 Census Bureau data argues you must have a median salary between $117K and $150K. Of course, income not only varies widely ...

The foods that lived in your childhood fridge reveal more about your class background than you might realize—here are eight staples that marked an upper-middle-class upbringing ...

Some childhood weekends quietly reveal how you grew up. If these eight activities were normal for you, chances are you had an ...

Living a middle-class life is a blessing and a curse. On one hand, you’re one financial calamity away from devastation. On the other hand, you have many perks that both the rich and the poor often ...