One key strength that middle-class individuals pride themselves on is their ability to make smart financial decisions, ...

and habits like niche hobbies. While many of the things the middle class think are status symbols that mean nothing to the less fortunate are rooted in financial strain and struggle, there's also ...

The income needed to maintain middle-class status in the United States has risen—and Rhode Island is in the top 15 most expensive states, according to calculations by SmartAsset. Reaching ...