Understanding your place within America’s socio-economic spectrum can be challenging, especially with the existence of five ...

•In one year, the top 1% — 3.5 million citizens — increased their wealth by $4 trillion, hitting a record $52 trillion. •In ...

Most Americans will make it to some rung of the middle class. Here's how much you need to get to the next tier these days. "Essentially, every client we work with views themselves as middle class" - ...

While it might not be possible for everyone, an upper-class retirement should be the goal for your golden years. After a life ...

Experts point to slow-growing wages, soaring health care costs and more. If you feel like you're running yourself ragged but aren't making headway, you're not alone. The U.S. is experiencing one of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Britney Porter offers strategies and insights for achieving success. As cities take on the challenge of reducing inequality, ...

I’m often asked, “What has happened to the middle class?” The best answer I can think of puts the question into historical context, if only because so many folks are thinking back to their childhood.