Commentary

As the end of the year approaches, the Center for the New Middle Class is taking a step back to reflect on how 2020 has

Consumers remain wary of risk throughout the pandemic.

These are unprecedented times, and I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy. As I have been working from home and

Despite headlines about economic gains at the national level, some members of the New Middle Class are struggling to fund basic elements of an American

Summer is the season to soak up the sun and spend time with family, but it can also be a season of overspending, which can

A lower tax bill may not mean a larger refund check According to the Treasury Department, most middle-income families are getting a tax cut, but

The toll that financial struggles can take on a marriage is well-documented, including in our own previous research about married couples and money. But when it

As holiday shopping season ramps up, American consumers are on the hunt for deals: According to the National Retail Federation, sales and discounts are the #1