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Here’s the minimum net worth considered to be upper middle class at 50

While many people assess their finances based on their income, your net worth can arguably provide a more complete snapshot. ...

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 ...
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American families now need at least $280,000 a year to be 'middle class' in some US cities

For many American households, the idea of being 'middle class' no longer feels like the comfortable lifestyle it used to ...

Is the middle class shrinking or just struggling?

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

About That ‘Disappearing’ Middle Class

Yes, the middle class is hollowing out—because more are rising upward.

The Gap Between the Middle Class and Top 5% in Every State

A gap of at least $40,000 sits between the high end of the middle class and the low end of the top 5%, according to a new study from GOBankingRates.

3 Key Signs You Can’t Actually Afford Your Middle-Class Lifestyle

Think your budget is solid? Discover some key signs that may indicate your middle-class lifestyle might be draining your ...
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11 Activities Upper Middle Class People Think Are Normal That Everyone Else Can’t Afford

While the average middle-class income has increased slightly over the past decade, a great deal of their expenses, from healthcare to groceries, rent, and transportation, have become more expensive ...