America’s middle class is weary. After nearly five years of high prices, many middle-class earners thought life would be more affordable by now. Costs for goods and services are 25% above where they ...

The surprising resilience of the US economy this year is masking underlying weakness among low- and middle-income households, as higher-income Americans continue to drive growth. This dichotomy ...

The nation’s wealthiest households are fueling economic growth, while lower- and middle-income families increasingly pull back spending amid financial strain. Economists compare the economy to a ...

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 ...

Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan cautioned that while the American consumer remains a powerful force keeping the economy afloat, the middle class is beginning to feel the strain.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his actress wife Cheryl Hines are being applauded online after the pair was spotted flying in economy class on a commercial flight. The ...

Airline cabin classes like premium economy, business, and first class can be confusing and vary significantly between domestic and international flights. On most U.S. domestic flights, "first class" ...

Flying in economy can be a cost-effective way to get from one destination to the next. However, on some airlines, flying economy might feel like first class. Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways was ...

With flight delays, cancellations, staffing shortages and rising prices, flying has become more stressful than ever. But if you can upgrade your experience from economy to business class, you may ...

Caviar, champagne, stretch-out-as-far-you-can legroom and 27-inch seatback screens. Americans are happier than ever to part with their money for a better flying experience — economic uncertainty be ...