The American middle class once defined economic security, yet today a large majority of households are stretched so thin that a single missed paycheck can trigger crisis. The shift did not happen ...

Rising costs make traditional milestones like homes, kids, and cars harder for middle-income families to reach. Geography now defines middle-class life as much as income does. Shrinking middle class ...

Ali Hussain has a background that consists of a career in finance with large financial institutions and in journalism covering business. CG Tan / Getty Images If your household income was between ...

Many life milestones feel out of reach for the middle class, a big indicator that things are shifting. Here's what it could mean for your financial future, and what you can do to prepare.

Defining yourself within the American middle classes can be tricky. Your social class is based on more than just your salary; it depends on everything from where you live to how you live. Find Out: ...