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Wealthy
The "wealth effect" could affect consumer behavior — and U.S. politics
Apr 19, 2024
While sizable gains in the value of stocks and real estate has likely boosted spending, it's done less to improve sentiment.
Pandora Papers offer expansive look at how the wealthy hide money
Oct 4, 2021
Among the revelations: People are moving money and assets to within the U.S., in states like South Dakota and Alaska.
Top 1% of earners don't pay taxes on one-fifth of income, study finds
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Justin Ho
Mar 23, 2021
Many pass their income through partnerships and corporations. Others park money offshore.
'State of Black America' report warns progress is fragile
May 2, 2017
The National Urban League finds African-Americans are still well behind white Americans when it comes to equality.
The top 1 percent is richer in some states than others
Jan 26, 2015
The gap is narrower in states where wages are rising for the bottom 99 percent.
Rich plan to spend $2,175 on gifts this holiday season
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Kai Ryssdal
Oct 30, 2013
A study from the American Affluence Research Center finds that families with a net worth of $800,000 or more think the economy's doing great.
The wealthy may pay more taxes now -- but their wealth goes further, too
Mar 8, 2013
The recent federal tax increase on the top 1 percent of earners means some of the wealthiest Americans will pay taxes at the highest level since 1979. But the wealthy are also wealthier too -- and their money goes further.
For public good, not for profit.
Yes, the rich pay more tax; their income is up, too
Mar 4, 2013
The latest income tax increase on the wealthy could result in their paying a greater share of income in federal taxes since 1979. Their income has increased even more.
Fisher Island: America's most exclusive zip code
Jan 25, 2013
Just off the coast of Miami is one of the richest places in the country. Marketplace takes a tour of the ultra-exclusive enclave.
Will taxing the wealthy really work?
Nov 12, 2012
It depends on the definition of wealthy. But however wealth is measured, increasing their taxes won't solve the whole budget problem.