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What Americans think about the rich
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Contrary to all the talk of the 1 percent and the 99 percent, Gallup polls reveal that Americans might not be so weary of the rich after all.
How healthy is a country's economy?
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Commentator Ruchir Sharma says just look at how its billionaires made their money.
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Voices of Wealth and Poverty: Better than Most
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Jean Cotis and Rob Wininger both earn in the top 25 percent. They reflect on their economic choices and reasons for income disparity in the U.S.
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Are the wealthy less ethical?
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
A new study finds that those who feel wealthy are often the least ethical -- more often cutting off other vehicles at four-way intersections and even stealing candy from children.
What is wealth? Hint: It’s not just for the rich
Monday, February 27, 2012
Wealth is more than a big paycheck. Assets provide security and a boost for your children’s future.
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Introducing the Wealth & Poverty beat
Friday, February 24, 2012
Reporter Mitchell Hartman discusses the need for Marketplace's new Wealth & Poverty desk.
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Wealth gap between Congress, citizens widens
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
A new report shows that the net wealth of members of the House of Representatives has doubled since 1984, while the average American's has stayed almost the same.
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Income Inequality: Do you level the playing field?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
There is growing disparity between the "haves" and the "have nots," but most Americans say they don't think the government should focus on closing the gap
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Where the money has gone
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
While the global economic crisis has punished developed countries, many in the developing world have gained from capital searching for a higher returns.
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What percent are you, really?
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The Occupy Wall Street movement has rallied around the phrase "We are the 99 percent," but you might be surprised what you can earn and still fit that description.
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