When we think of middle class life, several things come to mind: owning a home, stable childcare, food in the pantry, a sense of security. But as the rich get richer in Massachusetts, the middle class ...

We’re pleased to report the American middle class is indeed “hollowing out”— because ever more Americans are earning their way into higher income brackets. That runs counter to today’s populist gloom ...

As AI technology continues to improve and the impacts of COVID-19 linger, many jobs are becoming obsolete. Unfortunately, dozens of middle-class jobs are in that mix. Many of these are decent-paying ...

The story of the American middle class is no longer a simple tale of steady paychecks and predictable progress. Across incomes, people who once felt secure now describe a grind of rising bills, ...

Once the backbone of the American dream, the middle class is gradually vanishing, and with it, the sense of security it provided for so many. Rising costs, stagnant wages, and economic shifts are ...

We write stories that make you richer. Take a second right now: Follow us and get tips that will change your life. Politicians across the spectrum love to talk about America’s “hollowed out” middle ...

While the gap between the middle class and wealthy widens, Massachusetts must focus on keeping good paying jobs accessible for middle class residents, experts said Wednesday at the Boston Globe Summit ...

ChatGPT started with the basics. In 1971, about 61% of American adults lived in middle-income households. By 2021, that number had dropped to 50%. That’s a massive shift in just 50 years. But the ...

For marketers planning for 2026, the only thing certain is uncertainty as tariffs, geopolitical strife and softer consumer spending continue to roil the business, according to WARC’s latest industry ...

We’re pleased to report the American middle class is indeed “hollowing out”—because ever more Americans are earning their way into higher income brackets. That runs counter to today’s populist gloom ...