Nationally, SmartAsset found that the income necessary to be considered middle class varies from less than $40,000 to nearly $70,000. In 13 major U.S. metros, the lower bound of the middle class is ...

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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.

Most Americans think they’re middle class, even when the numbers tell a different story. The rising cost of living and shrinking benefits have shifted what it means to be "middle class." It's no ...

Something strange is happening in America's malls, closets, and credit card statements. People are increasingly turning away from logo-splashed handbags and flashy status symbols, quietly reaching ...

A six-figure household income doesn't necessarily make you rich — in many cases, it just means you're middle class. The upper bound of what's considered middle class for households exceeds $100,000 in ...

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

For the American middle class, it has been a summer of cooling confidence. Consumer sentiment dropped nearly 6% in August, after trending up in June and July, according to a closely watched index from ...