After growing up poor with just his single mom, Kent Bausman took deliberate steps to change his circumstances.

When you think of the upper class, “running out of money” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind. But even high earners aren’t immune to sneaky spending habits that can quietly chip away at ...

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" - ...

Real estate is a major player when it comes to the net worth of America's upper class -- here's how (and why) it has such a ...

Upper class is always hard to define, and it’s something of a moving target. Between lifestyle choices, regional costs and inflation, “upper class” most definitely means different things to different ...

While the wealthy quietly drive decade-old Toyotas and meal prep on Sundays, those desperate to appear rich are leasing BMWs ...

In 2023, 51% of American households fell into the middle class, down from 61% in 1971. According to Pew Research Center analysis, these households make between $56,600 and $169,800, and many are ...

You’ve likely heard that the rich are getting richer, the poor are getting poorer and the middle class is disappearing. There’s a reason for that and it has a lot to do with income levels and wealth ...

Wondering how your finances stack up as you head into retirement? Many people in their 70s start asking themselves whether their nest egg puts them in the “upper class” or just comfortably middle. In ...

Ever feel like you're doing pretty well but aren't quite sure if you've made it into the upper middle class? You're not alone. These days, financial success doesn't always feel like success—especially ...