GOBankingRates asked 1,000 adults across different generations what salary they think is necessary to be considered “upper ...

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) regularly publishes data on the income and expenses of Americans by age group. For retirees, data is divided into two categories: ages 65 to 74, and ages 75+.

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Think your six-figure pay packet automatically catapults ...

Here's what baby boomers (people born 1946 to 1964), millennials (people born from 1981 through 1996), and Generation Z ...

Social Security has been one of the most beloved social programs in the history of the United States. As originally designed, the system was bulletproof, with existing workers funding benefits for ...

And that's where things get tricky — especially for retirees trying to figure out whether they're "upper-middle class" or actually "wealthy." To find that line, the most reliable place to start is ...

Planning for retirement is tricky enough when you’re trying to figure out how much you’ll need. But what about the specifics? How much does someone who’s actually made it to 75 spend each month? I ...

It’s no secret that life has gotten more expensive over the years. But when looking back in time, the income required to be middle class or even upper-middle class might surprise you. Before we jump ...

Ever wonder where your income puts you compared to the rest of the country? I do. Not in a comparison-obsessed way, but more like a quick "Am I doing OK?" check-in kind of thing. The U.S. Census ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Ever wondered where your paycheck really puts you on ...