Moving up the financial ladder doesn’t always look the way people expect. According to a 2024 Gallup Poll, 54% of Americans self-identify as middle class. Going from middle class to upper middle class ...

In the past, being considered upper-middle class meant being able to afford the kind of comfort that isn’t cheap or common. But now, according to Mafe Aclado, finance expert and general manager of ...

The upper-middle class is experiencing substantial wealth growth. Key findings from a new GOBankingRates study indicate that the percentage change in high-earning households between 2018 and 2023 ...

It’s no secret that life has gotten more expensive over the years. But when looking back in time, the income required to be middle class or even upper-middle class might surprise you. Before we jump ...

To be considered upper middle class in today’s economy, a study based on 2023 Census Bureau data argues you must have a median salary between $117K and $150K. Of course, income not only varies widely ...

If you’ve lived in California for a while, you’ve probably noticed that what once felt “comfortable” financially doesn’t quite stretch as far as it used to. Prices for housing, groceries and even a ...

The upper middle class prioritizes maintenance over replacement, understanding that nothing looks richer than things that work flawlessly: shoes that are conditioned and resoled, a decade-old car that ...