When more families cross into the upper middle class, that's a success. Don't let politicians sabotage upward mobility.

Fewer middle-income Americans think their finances will improve next year, a stark signal that household optimism is buckling ...

The cost of living has dramatically increased in the past few years, redefining how much income is considered "middle class" ...

In the United States and other developed countries, the middle-class has long been the indicator of a strong economy. They’re our teachers, accountants, nurses and more. Having a healthy middle class ...

Corrections & Clarifications: An earlier version of this story misspelled Jeremy Horpedahl's name. America’s middle class is spooked about the economy. Consumer confidence has been falling for most of ...