With the Great Decompression, incomes rise for everyone but much faster for the affluent.

When asked how they identify their social class 54% of Americans said they belong to the middle class, according to one survey.

Ever wonder how some people seem to build wealth and turn their entire financial situation around in just a few years? We’re not talking about winning the lottery or landing a tech initial public ...

The net worth you need to be considered poor, middle-class and wealthy in America - An average net worth of $20,856 would be categorised as poor, whereas one of $3.8 million signifies wealth, a financ ...

Over the last decade, economic growth lifted almost a billion people around the world out of extreme poverty. Unfortunately, it didn't lift them very far. A rising economic tide has been concentrated ...

The idea of the American dream is that anyone can go from humble beginnings to prosperity through hard work and not giving up. But in reality, making that journey from poverty to upper middle class is ...

Your net worth is the total result of your savings, investments and assets minus debts, and in retirement, it’s one of the most accurate measures of financial health after you stop working. Unlike ...

For many upper-middle-class Americans, retirement can bring unexpected financial challenges that slowly erode wealth. Even those who have saved diligently can make costly mistakes that turn a ...