(NEXSTAR) — During election season, you’ll often hear political talking points surrounding the middle class. That may leave you wondering — are you even in the middle class? More than half of U.S.

(NEXSTAR) — It can be hard to tell if you rank as middle class, especially when it feels like your paycheck doesn’t go as far as it once did (one government analysis suggests you need at least $10,000 ...

You might think a comfortable salary means you've made it. That's not always true anymore. The middle class income range spans from $56,600 to $169,800 for 2025, with upper middle class households ...