How much do you need to make to be considered middle class in Illinois? Here's what researchers say
The number of Americans who are in the middle class has declined in recent years, according to the Pew Research Center.
5 Things the Middle Class Shouldn’t Do With Their Money Early in Trump’s Second Term
With President Donald Trump having recently taken office, there are lots of conversations circulating about tariffs, the stock market, employment and more. It's natural to feel uncertain about
How Much Money Is Needed To Be Considered Middle Class in Every State?
benedek / Getty Images/iStockphoto How much money do you really need to be considered middle class? It might take more money than you think to reach this income tier. The Pew Research Center ...
How much you need to earn to be upper middle class in every state, including Oregon
GoBankingRates examined how much you have to earn to be upper middle class – defined as the top 20% of earners in the middle-class range – in each state. Middle-class was defined as those with an income two-thirds to double the median income of an area.
What does it take to be middle class in 2025? New study explains
A new analysis by personal finance site SmartAsset may, however, help shed some light on where you rank. To be considered middle class, SmartAsset used Pew Research’s definition
What it takes to be a middle class earner in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2025
Maintaining a middle class status in Dallas-Fort Worth only gets harder as the years go on, and the income ceiling to even be labeled as such has just risen even higher. So says SmartAsset's annual "What It Takes to Be Middle Class in America" report for 2025.
What It Takes to Be Middle Class in America – 2025 Study
For middle-class Americans, the dream has long been a life of reasonable comfort - a stable home, the ability to save enough money to retire, and enough left over for periodic splurges like family vacations,
What does it take to be middle class in Nevada?
With costs rising these days, it can be hard to tell whether you still rank in the middle class. Depending on where you live, what it takes to be a middle-earner can vary — greatly. A new analysis by personal finance site SmartAsset may,
Here’s the Minimum Salary Required To Be Upper Middle Class in the 5 Richest States
While the middle class is often treated as a monolith in discussions about it, the actual numbers tell a different story. The ...
'Middle-class, working families' in Columbus affected by IRS layoffs that cut 18 employees
Brian Kimmel is a union steward for Chapter 27 of the National Treasury Employees Union, which represents IRS workers and thousands of other federal employees. Kimmel confirmed 18 people were laid off ...
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11 Things That Are Affordable Now, But Will Be Too Expensive For The Middle Class Within A Year
If things keep going the way they're going, the middle class may need to tighten their belts sooner than they may expect.
The Salary Needed To Be Middle Class in These 30 Arizona Cities
Thanks to its majestic natural beauty (including the Grand Canyon), warm climate, cultural diversity and booming economy, ...
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The Line Between Middle Class and Upper-Middle Class in Every State
GOBankingRates was able to find each state’s middle-class income range by sourcing the median household income, total population and households. The middle-class income was then calculated using ...
Teachers suspended after students allegedly applied tattoos using same needle at Greenville school
The roles of the suspended teachers will be examined to determine if further disciplinary measures are necessary, the ...
Greenville ISD investigates after middle schoolers give themselves tattoos in class
An investigation is underway after Greenville ISD middle school students gave themselves tattoos in class, using the same needle. Parents are concerned about the lack of supervision and health risks.