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

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

“Americans want policies that give every American a chance to make it to the middle class.” ¶ Middletown ¶ “A leader who understands the middle class because she grew up in the middle class.” ¶ ...

It's easy to take these things for granted when comparing your family to those with more wealth. They say that comparison is the thief of joy. In many cases, it can stop you from appreciating what you ...

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 ...

(Stacker) - For middle-class Americans, the dream has long been a life of reasonable comfort—a stable home, the ability to save enough money to retire, and enough left over for periodic splurges like ...