I didn’t expect marrying into old money to change how I see everyday life. But class lives in your instincts, not just your ...

The cost of living has dramatically increased in the past few years, redefining how much income is considered "middle class" ...

Every time we turn around these days, prices seem to be going up. Fortunately, we don't have to spend all our time digging around in our couch cushions looking for change — there are actually some ...

So, lower-middle-class spending often leans toward brand names as emotional insurance: Shoes, bags, jackets, and even pantry ...

You’re making the right moves with your money — or so you think. You’ve worked hard to earn a solid, middle-class income. You prioritize saving. Budgeting has become a habit. You don’t splurge often.

Many of these weren’t considered luxuries a decade ago, they were part of everyday middle-class life.

Once, the middle class was synonymous with financial security. The average American household earned enough for basics plus a home, a car and vacations as well as savings for retirement and kids’ ...

While you’d like to believe your life will be nothing but sunshine, rainy days — like a job loss, car troubles, health issues or home repairs — will inevitably roll in. Mistry says middle-class ...

While the average middle-class income has increased slightly over the past decade, a great deal of their expenses, from healthcare to groceries, rent, and transportation, have become more expensive ...

As the host of “Money Rehab” and the best-selling author of books like “Miss Independent” and “The Money School,” Nicole Lapin is acutely aware that many habits middle-class people think are keeping ...