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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.

Posted In: Taxes, wealthy

Yes, the rich pay more tax; their income is up, too

David Weinberg

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.

Posted In: income tax, wealthy

Fisher Island: America's most exclusive zip code

Jeremy Hobson

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.

Posted In: Miami, luxury, wealthy, Fisher Island, real estate

Will taxing the wealthy really work?

Mark Garrison

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.

Posted In: Taxes, wealthy, fiscal cliff, Bush tax cuts

Cutting savings to the bone

Mar 2, 2012

Marketplace's Wealth and Poverty reporters talked with people from all over the country, and many, regardless of their earning power, had very little in the way of savings.

Posted In: Savings, middle class, lower class, upper class, wealthy, poverty