"The middle class is shrinking" might be the assertion of the decade. Progressives and populists alike use it to justify nearly all government interventions, from tariffs to minimum-wage hikes to ...

For many middle-class Americans, kids, marriage, and even a car now feel harder to afford. What that shift could mean for ...

Not long ago, the idea of being “middle class” in America carried an implicit sense of stability. A steady job, a modest home, a reliable car, and the ability to plan for college or retirement were ...