"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify ...

“The middle class is shrinking” might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify ...

For the middle class, these feel like earned rewards you plan for. For the wealthy, they are quick yes decisions. Here are ...

From the car you drive to how you shop for groceries, certain habits are classic signs of this group. It's about finding that ...

You can often tell who grew up lower-middle-class in a hotel by the small, unconscious habits they carry, from ...

When you reach your 50s, it’s natural to start thinking about your financial status and how yours compares to other people the same age. The Brookings Institution defines the middle class as making up ...

It is possible to change your social class status but not without huge paradigm shifts, a great deal of intentional dedicated effort, acquiring new social and professional skills, and having mentors ...

At first glance, it might not look like there are that many differences between upper middle class homes and middle class homes. Both can be quite extravagant-looking and lavish, but compared to upper ...

Co-published by the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Literary Hub. Alissa Quart on the lessons from Mamdani’s campaign.

It's hard to determine a person's status based on their appearance alone, as not all wealth is flashy. Some of the most telling habits of upper-class people have nothing to do with showing off. They ...