The New Middle Class

From bestselling authors Senator Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi, an essential guide to surviving and thriving in a rigged economy

If you’ve ever worried about money—how much you have, need, or want—the problem isn’t you. It’s an economy that has shifted under your feet.

A generation ago, the rules were simple: work hard, buy a home, save a little each month, and build a secure, stress-free middle-class life. But over the last few decades, the rich and powerful have transformed our economy—with a government that too often works for them instead of everyone else. And so housing, college, and health-care costs have all exploded. Jobs are less predictable. And retirement feels further away than ever.

But you are not powerless. Drawing on decades of research, public service, and real-world experience, Senator Elizabeth Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi offer an easy-to-understand guide to how the system really works, so you can take control of your money and build financial stability in the world as it is.

In The New Middle Class, you will learn how to: - Build a safety net to protect yourself in a precarious economy. - Grow your paycheck—and stay ahead in a shifting world of work. - Be more strategic on housing in a world where starter homes are disappearing. - Navigate the crush of credit card and student loan debt. - Avoid dangerous scams and rip-offs that can cost big money. - And plan for whatever comes next, whether that’s college, childcare, homeownership, or retirement.

There is no one more knowledgeable or better able to lead Americans through these tumultuous economic times than Senator Warren and Amelia Warren Tyagi. Yes, the economy has changed, and the new middle-class life won’t look like the old one. But with these tools and strategies, you can build your own sustainable American dream.