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Wealth gap in U.S. widens among races

One big reason for the growing divide: The disparity in asset wealth.

As the economy recovers, the wealth gap along racial lines in the U.S. is widening.

What’s driving the divide? Recent research shows one big reason is the disparity in asset wealth. 

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