"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 ...

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 ...

For decades, the idea of being middle class has followed a familiar script: stable income, homeownership and an easy path to retirement. But for Gen Z workers entering the workforce, the conditions ...