What you choose to display on your walls says everything about what you believe is worth celebrating. My mom kept every certificate, ribbon, and award I ever received in elementary school. Perfect ...

Etiquette isn't always about right and wrong. Sometimes it's just about knowing which version of polite the room expects.

Many wealthy people live in their own worlds — following routines, indulging habits, and making priorities outside the scope of strangers on the street or neighbors down the block. In fact, according ...

At first glance, it might not look like there are that many differences between upper middle class homes and middle class homes. Both can be quite extravagant-looking and lavish, but compared to upper ...

Everyone aims to improve their lives and live in the best and most comfortable way possible. These aspirations push people, especially the middle class, to work harder and reward themselves with the ...

In recent years, economic shifts have reshaped the financial landscape for the middle class. From housing to education, many things that were once considered attainable are now out of reach for many ...

In a world where the financial landscape is constantly shifting, the American middle class often finds itself in a precarious position. The cost of living is increasing across the board thanks to ...

A lot of Boston.com readers seem to be in agreement about one thing concerning the middle class in Massachusetts: There ain’t no such thing. “There are only two classes in the U.S.: Oligarchy and 99%, ...