How the American middle class has changed in the past five decades
The share of adults who live in middle-class households fell from 61% in 1971 to 50% in 2021, according to a new analysis.
COVID-19 Pandemic Pinches Finances of America’s Lower- and Middle-Income Families
Nearly one-in-five middle-income families report receiving unemployment benefits in 2020.
10 facts about today’s college graduates
College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, yet many say they can’t afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.
More than half of Americans in their 40s are ‘sandwiched’ between an aging parent and their own children
As people are living longer and many young adults struggle to gain financial independence, 23% of U.S. adults are in the “sandwich generation.”
Most Americans who are ‘single and looking’ say dating has been harder during the pandemic
Seven-in-ten U.S. adults who are single and looking for a relationship or dates say their dating lives are not going well.
Young women are out-earning young men in several U.S. cities
The gender wage gap is narrower among younger workers nationally, and the gap varies across geographical areas.
Financial Issues Top the List of Reasons U.S. Adults Live in Multigenerational Homes
Nearly four-in-ten men ages 25 to 29 now live with older relatives.
Rising share of Americans see women raising children on their own, cohabitation as bad for society
47% of U.S. adults say single women raising children on their own is generally a bad thing for society, an increase of 7 points since 2018.
Majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespected
Workers who quit a job in 2021 say low pay (63%), no opportunities for advancement (63%) and feeling disrespected at work (57%) were reasons why.
Most in the U.S. say young adults today face more challenges than their parents’ generation in some key areas
About seven-in-ten say young adults today have a harder time when it comes to saving for the future, paying for college and buying a home.
