A surprising 50% of Americans made up the middle class as of 2021. If that seems high, however, 61% of Americans identified as middle class in 1971, so that figure has dropped significantly amid ...
Money talks, and for the upper class it speaks volumes. This socio-economic group, making up the top 20% of earners, holds significant sway in politics, economics, and finance. They’re the movers and ...
There has also been a shift for the lower- and upper-income tiers. While the middle class has shrunk, the number of adults in the upper-income tier has increased from 14% in 1971 to 21% in 2021 ...
While there’s no formula for how ambitious, middle-income Americans increase their social mobility, some states are better than others for enabling the move from middle to upper class.
If they're part of the upper class, there's a good chance they have the money to fund both their vacations and their future. But how much have they saved for retirement? And where do you stand?
Do you wonder if you’ve made it to the upper middle class? This socio-economic group sits comfortably between the middle class and the ultra-wealthy, enjoying a lifestyle marked by financial stability ...