A six-figure income used to be shorthand for “rich.” Now, it’s barely enough to get by in many parts of the country.
When asked how they identify their social class 54% of Americans said they belong to the middle class, according to one survey.
Within that band, the lower third is classified as “lower-middle class.” In California, where the median household income ...
Retirement changes the way wealth is measured, and for Americans in their 70s, net worth often matters more than income alone ...