23 hours ago · Economists say that a typical middle-class family today is richer than one in the 1960s. Americans in their 20s and 30s don’t believe it.

Americans say they’d need a salary of $233,000 to feel financially comfortable, yet the median household income sits around $74,500. That gap alone tells a painful story, but the numbers only ...

6 days ago · Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. James Broughel is an economist focused on the economics of regulation. Americans have spent the better part of the …

Dec 9, 2025 · Mounting public attention on the struggle millions of Americans face affording food, housing and other daily necessities has largely centered on what can be done to quash inflation.

Nov 9, 2025 · It is no wonder that Americans are concerned with affordability, but they are sadly mistaken if they think “more government” is the answer. Here’s why.

Jun 13, 2025 · According to LISEP's analysis, most Americans don't meet that standard. In 2023, the bottom 60% of households by income fell well short of the threshold for a minimal quality of life. That's...

Mar 7, 2025 · Years of elevated prices have strained all but the wealthiest consumers, and low- and middle-income Americans say something needs to change.