Families earning the median household income chuck 10% or more of their paychecks toward employer-sponsored health coverage in 19 states — especially in the southern US. That share may rise if incomes can’t keep up with rising healthcare costs, according to an analysis of 2024 data from the Commonwealth Fund. “Each year, when those insurance […]
Being “upper class” might sound like a throwback to society pages and private clubs, but in 2026, it’s less about which car you drive and more about which percentile you occupy. And while wealth always carries nuance — family ties, location, legacy — the U.S. has data-backed thresholds that define what it really takes to […]