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How private equity creates a "circle of pain" in the US economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson
Apr 27, 2023
Private equity "is a major driver of the enormous gulf between rich and poor in this country," says author Gretchen Morgenson.
The private equity firm Blackstone Group, led by Stephen A. Schwarzman (center) is among the top buyers in leveraged buyouts over the last several decades.
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Biden proposes minimum 20% tax on wealthiest American households

by Matt Levin
Mar 29, 2022
The plan would affect households that have more than $100 million in net worth.
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A big number that poses big ethical questions

by Katherine Wiles
Apr 15, 2021
Grasping big numbers is a hard thing for humans to do, and that has implications for how we think about billionaires.
Jeff Bezos, seen in 2019, is currently worth $177 billion.
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From boring to Bond: home security gets a 007 upgrade

by Victoria Craig
Jul 10, 2019
Some people shell out up to $200,000 on luxury panic room doors.
A panic room hidden inside a home.
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A new report finds more big donors are giving big money to big institutions, but ...

by Renata Sago
Nov 20, 2018
What does this mean for the overall nonprofit sector, which is made up of small groups, too?
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Time magazine may have time on its side now

by Amy Scott
Sep 17, 2018
With new billionaire owners in the wings, the iconic publication will have breathing room to focus on its future.
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A brief look at the richest heiresses and self-made women in the world

by Barbara Platts
Jul 20, 2018
Gender inequality even exists in the world's three comma club.
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers, one of the richest women in the world 
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Billionaires will have to duke it out to dominate outer space

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 6, 2018
Private companies, not governments, are leading the quest to put people in space.
The SpaceX Falcon Heavy launches from Pad 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, on Feb. 6, 2018, on its demonstration mission. 
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The 'bring your own billionaire' election

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 4, 2015
If you're running for president, it helps to have someone wealthy by your side.
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How many billionaires are there in the world?

by David Brancaccio
Apr 6, 2015
It might be fewer than you think.
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