Reaching the top 1% for net worth in your 50s means your household has more wealth than 99% of your peers — and the bar is much higher than earlier in adulthood. After decades of saving, investing and building home equity, the minimum net worth required at this stage reflects peak earning years and long-term […]
When people talk about retirement planning, it’s common to hear the term “net worth” tossed around. And it’s natural to track your net worth with the hope of growing it over time. But if you want to set yourself up for a secure retirement, net worth isn’t the figure you should be focusing on. Instead, […]
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 […]