Learn how 2026 tax changes could impact middle-class families, from new brackets to deductions, and what you can do to ...

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

A gap of at least $40,000 sits between the high end of the middle class and the low end of the top 5%, according to a new study from GOBankingRates.

What is considered middle class? It might take more money than you think to reach this income tier. The Pew Research Center defines middle class, or middle-income households, as those with incomes ...

The income needed to maintain middle-class status in the United States has risen—and Rhode Island is in the top 15 most expensive states, according to calculations by SmartAsset. Reaching middle-class ...

Arizona's middle-class income range has increased significantly over the past decade. A four-person household in Arizona needs to earn between $71,989 and $215,966 annually to be considered middle ...

A recent study explored the income levels required to be considered middle class in each state, including Oregon. Oregon's cost of living is 12% higher than the national average, making it the eighth ...

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 ...

GOBankingRates referred to the Pew Research Center’s definition of middle class as two-thirds to double the median household income to determine the cities where a six-figure income is considered ...

A new report shows the metro outperforms most of the U.S. on middle-class affordability, but many are still struggling to ...