When asked how they identify their social class 54% of Americans said they belong to the middle class, according to one survey.

Curious where your income falls? Here's how upper, middle, and lower class incomes break down using Census data analyzed by Motley Fool Money.

GOBankingRates referred to the Pew Research Center’s definition of middle class as two-thirds to double the median household income to determine the cities where a six-figure income is considered ...

We’ve all heard terms like “middle class,” “lower class,” and “upper class,” but what do they really mean today? Class isn’t just about income or a number on a paycheck; it also reflects the types of ...

Does your annual salary place you among the lower-middle class? It depends on the state you live in, according to GOBankingRates data. The minimum income threshold for the lower-middle class in states ...

Retirement security in the United States increasingly hinges on a single number: the size of your monthly Social Security check. For millions of older Americans, that benefit is not just a supplement, ...

Many low-income families are more concerned with comfort than unnecessary lavish spending. Status symbols often shift over time, depending on the nature of our society and the beliefs of the people ...

Some retirees' finances radically shift after they stop working, and the measures they take in response can be symbolic of ...

Being middle class isn't just about your income. It's also about where you live and how many dependents you have.

Living costs have climbed in recent years, and with it comes the redefining of what it means to be a part of America's middle class. When you add shifting wages and inflation into the equation, the ...

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