Money was tight. The fridge was never empty, but it was rarely stocked with anything “fun.” If you grew up in a lower middle class family, you probably ...

That being said, the difference between the lower and middle classes is constantly shrinking. What was once a glaringly ...

From crockpots and wall phones to Kool-Aid pitchers and collectible McDonald's glasses, here's what every middle-class 1980s ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. We’ve all been there at least once: You’re invited to a ...

Costco can actually be a great option for the average senior. Here are six meals that particularly stand out as good options to stock up on.

A handbag that some dismiss as basic can be another mom’s treasured luxury, carrying not just her essentials but her dreams, ...

Levittown (Pennsylvania and New York) was a community concept I am old enough to remember. Thousands of homes, built in the 1950s for an emerging middle class, set the stage for a chicken — perhaps a ...

We’ve all been there, right? You finally decide to splurge on a stay at a top-tier hotel—maybe it’s a special occasion or you just want to treat yourself—and suddenly, you’re navigating a whole new ...

The biggest downfall of the middle class is trying to keep up with the Joneses. Some of us live paycheck to paycheck, but you wouldn't guess it because we are definitely living above our means. It's ...