Black Americans describe how being a federal worker was their path to the middle class — and the heartbreak of losing it
Trump and DOGE's job cuts and DEI scrutiny have threatened a pathway to the American Dream for these Black federal workers.
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Falls With America's Middle Class
The poll shows that 47 percent of Americans on mid-level incomes approve of Trump job performance, while 49 percent ...
You can earn $200,000 and be middle class in these states; is NJ among them?
Do New Jersey residents need to earn six-figures to be considered middle class? Here's the latest data as consumers face ...
You can earn $150,000 a year and still be considered middle class in 23 U.S. states
In fact, the upper bound of what qualifies as middle class now exceeds $100,000 in every U.S. state, according to a ...
There’s no such thing as middle class in Mass., say Boston.com readers
A lot of Boston.com readers seem to be in agreement about one thing concerning the middle class in Massachusetts: There ain’t ...
What Salary You Need To Be Middle Class in Every US State
The report, by SmartAsset and based on U.S. Census Bureau Data, found that the priciest state for living a middle class ...
Federal jobs were seen as a gateway to the middle class for Black America, then came DOGE
As the nation’s largest employer, the federal government has been more welcoming to Black workers than the private sector.
Bob Casey is back and wants Democrats to talk about how Republicans are ‘screwing’ the middle class
Casey is no longer working on Capitol Hill but he still won't criticize his former colleagues Senate Minority Leader Chuck ...
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11 Things That Are Becoming Luxuries For The Middle Class Now But Used To Be Attainable
Many of the things that are becoming luxuries for the middle class now but used to be attainable seem ironically misguided.
Trump Wants To Replace Income Taxes With Tariffs: 2 Impacts on the Middle Class
No one likes taxes -- especially President Donald Trump. If he has his way, income taxes will become a thing of the past, ...
The salary you need to be considered middle class in every U.S. state
On that measure, Massachusetts has the highest threshold for middle-class salaries, overtaking New Jersey from last year’s ...
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11 Things Middle Class People Do Better Than Anyone Else
One key strength that middle-class individuals pride themselves on is their ability to make smart financial decisions, ...