How the middle class was hollowed out from 1979 to 2022, according to new federal data

The top 1% saw its share of household income double from 1979 to 2022, going from 9% to 18%, the CBO said. The middle cohort ...

9 Tax Deductions Middle Class Retirees Shouldn’t Miss in 2026

Retirement taxes aren't always simple. These 9 deductions could help middle-class retirees lower their 2026 tax bill, even if ...

Struggling to afford kids, marriage, or a car? The new reality for the middle class

Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does.Shrinking middle class numbers reveal deeper shifts in how ...

5 Best Metros for Middle-Class Families

Affordable housing, strong job markets, good schools and manageable living costs make these metros stand out for middle‑class ...

About That ‘Disappearing’ Middle Class

Yes, the middle class is hollowing out—because more are rising upward.
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Americans can’t agree on what ‘middle class’ means anymore, and they’re debating it in the comments of TikTok home tours

The comment sections of TikTok’s “middle-class house tours” feature thousands of Americans arguing about what qualifies as middle class in 2025. Viral videos of average homes are sparking comment ...

Here’s the Minimum Net Worth Considered To Be Upper Middle Class at 50

See how your net worth compares at age 50 and what qualifies as upper middle class. Plus, key factors that shape financial ...

The Middle Class Is Shrinking As The Upper-Middle Class Booms, Grows From 10% To 31%, Report Says

The share of families classified as upper-middle class has jumped from 10% in 1979 to 31% in 2024, the report found. For the ...

Mamdani housing czar called ‘White, middle-class homeowners’ a ‘huge problem' during 2021 podcast appearance

NYC's new tenant protection chief Cea Weaver previously called "White, middle-class homeowners' a 'huge problem' for renters ...