Middle-class Americans aren’t keeping up with the cost of living — and some experts say US government policy is to blame. Is that fair?
Pew Research Center data finds that between 1971 and 2023, the share of Americans considered middle class fell from 61% to 51%. But it’s not just that the middle class is shrinking. It’s also ...
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10 Things the Middle Class Won’t Be Able To Afford in Less Than a Decade
The cost of living is increasing across the board thanks to areas such as housing, higher education and healthcare, just to name a few. People used to find that earning a standard middle-class ...
Budget 2025 needs to bridge inequality, boost consumption
The government should focus on enhancing the purchasing power of lower-income households, increasing disposable income for ...
Central Florida housing shortage surpasses 100,000 units
Central Florida’s housing shortage for lower-middle-class and low-income families surpassed six figures as of last year.
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Where is Asean’s middle class?
We continue to find Asean companies with strong franchises and high-quality management teams that we are willing to invest in ...
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Net Worth for Retirees: How To Tell Whether You’re Poor, Middle Class or Rich
middle class (and upper-middle class) and rich: Poor retirees: Poor retirees are in the lower 20th percentile, and may have a net worth of around $10,000. This is often without property ownership ...
Income Tax Expectations Live: Higher tax exemption, new slabs likely for salaried class
How much of this will translate into actual benefits for the middle class? And will the government take bold steps to ...