#income-disparity

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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

The U.S. economy shows record high household net worth but remains distinctly unequal, particularly affecting the lower-income population.
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Americans spend an entire week's worth of pay on rent every month-and in some cities, a full two weeks of income is just going to housing

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

American Wealth Is at a Record High. Sentiment Is Low, and Falling.

The U.S. economy shows record high household net worth but remains distinctly unequal, particularly affecting the lower-income population.
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Americans spend an entire week's worth of pay on rent every month-and in some cities, a full two weeks of income is just going to housing

#ceo-compensation
Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Several Bay Area tech giants paid their CEOs more than $50 million last year

Top tech CEOs continue to earn exorbitant salaries despite company-wide budget cuts and staff reductions.
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 times more than the median employee at his coffee chain

Silicon Valley
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Several Bay Area tech giants paid their CEOs more than $50 million last year

Top tech CEOs continue to earn exorbitant salaries despite company-wide budget cuts and staff reductions.
fromFortune
1 day ago
US politics

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol made 6,666 times more than the median employee at his coffee chain

fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

Help! I Started Earning Way More Than My Boyfriend. Then His Incessant Jabs Began.

Your boyfriend's insecurity about your increased income reflects selfishness rather than support. He seems unable to handle your success, indicating deeper issues in your relationship.
Relationships
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Germany updates: Third of voters say things worse under Merz DW 07/17/2025

Migrants living in Germany earn nearly 20% less than native-born workers, mainly due to limited access to higher-paying sectors and roles.
Europe news
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

I Make a Ton of Money. I'm Afraid of What I'm Doing to My Girlfriend.

It's essential to address the financial disparity thoughtfully, acknowledging the existing feelings of self-worth tied to income, especially for someone in a challenging career situation.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago

I Wasn't Thinking Ahead When I Made Certain Financial Agreements in My Relationship. Big Mistake.

Some couples prefer to keep their own money in separate accounts and spend it on a pro-rata basis, adjusting the amount to what they make.
Relationships
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Comfortable city living usually requires a six-figure salary

High income needed for comfortable living exceeds median incomes in many metro areas, especially for homeowners.
Irvine, California, has the highest income requirement for homeowners in the U.S.
Retirement
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Will megafunds really put an extra 6,000 in the average pension?

Pension reforms may increase average worker retirement funds by 6,000 but actual benefits will vary individually.
The average gain cited is based on specific assumptions regarding salary, contributions, and investment performance.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Sofia Vergara said dating someone with less money than her would be a 'nightmare.' We asked 3 therapists what they think.

"I want somebody that has as much money as me or more, because if not, it's a nightmare. They end up resenting you. And I want somebody fun. I need fun in my life."
Relationships
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

It's not a rich list it's gone far beyond that. We need to talk about extreme wealth' | Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah

The Hinduja family's wealth highlights the growing wealth inequality in the UK, with an extreme gap between the rich and the average person.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

These are the richest people in every state in the country

According to Forbes, the combined worth of America's wealthiest individuals has reached an astonishing $2 trillion, reflecting a significant increase of $400 billion from the previous year.
New York City
Higher education
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Families earning 100k 'worse off than minimum wage' after private school fees, says report

High-income families struggle with private school costs, rendering their disposable income lower than minimum wage earners with no children in private education.
London
fromTime Out London
3 months ago

The 53 London neighbourhoods 'gentrifying' the fastest in 2025 - full list

Gentrification in London raises average salaries but also house prices, risking displacement for existing residents.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Husband tax? German women's pay drops after marriage study DW 03/08/2025

Women's wages in Germany decrease by 20% after marriage, whereas men's pay remains stable, contributing to growing income disparities.
fromWIRED
7 months ago

The $60 Billion Potential Hiding in Your Discarded Gadgets

Rich nations consistently fail to recycle their e-waste properly, resulting in a staggering loss of $60 billion annually in critical metals, while unsafe recycling practices flourish in West Africa.
Miscellaneous
Marketing
fromBroBible
8 months ago

Over 12 Million Americans Are Chasing the Dream of Becoming Full-Time Influencers-Here's Why Most Won't Make It (Podcast)

Over 12 million Americans are full-time influencers, yet income disparities highlight the unsustainability of the influencer economy.
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