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The young and rich: 'Give away our wealth'
Mar 25, 2013
It may sound crazy, but a group of wealthy young people is giving their inheritance money away.
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What Americans think about the rich
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.
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Taxing the rich is good for the economy
Apr 18, 2012
Commentator Robert Reich says increased tax revenue greases the wheels of economic growth
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The 24-hour billionaire
Apr 5, 2012
One New York Times reporter recently received the best assignment ever: to play billionaire for a day. We chat about what his day was like, and what surprised him.
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Voices of Wealth and Poverty: Better than Most
Feb 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?
Feb 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.
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How net wealth widens the gap
Jan 19, 2012
When you look at net wealth instead of income, the gap between the 1 percent and the 99 grows exponentially.
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Super-yacht super sale
Dec 22, 2011
In trying economic times, even the mega-wealthy downsize and bargain-shop.
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Dear mom and dad, Wealth Camp's a lot of fun!
Sep 13, 2010
The rich always have their own special way of doing things, including summer camp. The Wall Street Journal talked to attendees of Citi Private Bank...
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