A Newsweek map shows which U.S. region has seen the highest increase in median household income—and the Midwest came out top. The U.S. Census Bureau has released a report on its estimates of income, ...

To understand how Americans are faring economically these days, it's helpful to consider the eleventh letter of the alphabet. Experts describe the current U.S. economy as "K-shaped," a reference to ...

Changes in overall economic conditions may affect real household income levels and also how income is distributed across households. Analysis using annual data from 1967 to 2023 shows that the adverse ...

Economic uncertainty continues to shape national conversations, bringing renewed focus on the tools available to support household income. Among the most debated are stimulus checks, which offer short ...

The concept of the middle‐income trap (MIT) continues to pose significant challenges for countries undergoing rapid industrialisation and economic reform. This phenomenon refers to the stage where ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Melissa Houston covers financial issues that affect women in business. It’s important to build financial security through passive ...