City-level differences are even more pronounced. Three of the five cities with the highest middle-class income range are in California. San Jose - home to many S ilicon Valley tech workers - tops the ...

Today, that standard of living comes with a much higher and sometimes unaffordable price tag.

One income, a small house, and life was somehow easier back then.

For Americans still in the workforce with employer-sponsored healthcare plans, it’s easy to take health insurance for granted. Unfortunately, this means that many middle-class workers fail to factor ...

Many life milestones feel out of reach for the middle class, a big indicator that things are shifting. Here's what it could ...

The United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut chart showing percentages of people earning less than necessary to meet ordinary household expenses. Credit: United Way I am a single parent raising ...

Luckily, there are still several things middle-class families can check and do to maximize their tax refund each year. Here ...

New York City is built, operated, and maintained by working people. Union construction workers build housing, schools, ...

In recent weeks, I’ve been recommending and forwarding to friends and associates three smart stories that crossed my desk. Each ostensibly offers an insightful and timely snapshot of modern American ...