“Middle class” is often used as a monolithic term. When politicians invoke it, they’re referring to anyone who isn’t wildly wealthy or who wouldn’t classify as financially disadvantaged. But there’s ...

While the average American doesn't have the funds to buy luxury items for status purposes, there are some luxury purchases ...

Retirement travel planning can be both a blessing and a curse. With a fixed income and specific needs around healthcare, safety and comfort, it can be a pain to figure out where middle-class retirees ...

What does it really take to jump from middle class to upper class? With household income thresholds constantly shifting and the cost of living reaching new heights, GOBankingRates asked ChatGPT for ...

Though terms like these can’t fully encapsulate people’s specific financial realities, they can be useful. The differences between how the lower middle class and upper middle class are living can ...