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Luxe life: Where the 1% call home

The wealthiest people, meaning those who control at least $30 million in assets, are a lot more prevalent in some cities. Here's where you'll find them.

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Apr 25, 2012 5:45AM
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that is not important how rich u r and where do u live what is ur occupation? at the end we all die and all go to same grave.


Apr 25, 2012 5:38AM
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i dont care how much they have.im not jealous or envious.i object when they take what my fellow americans need just to satisfy their greed.the jealous envious line is brought to you by the rich.they cant conceive of anyone not constantly wanting more.thats because thats the way they are.theyre broken

 

for oscar yes ill pay more to have americans working again.the point is itll NEVER happen as long as the rich own both parties candidates

Apr 25, 2012 5:18AM
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So who cares? Certainly not  us 1%

Apr 25, 2012 4:58AM
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This is not ethical. Some of these people are hard working and I am very sure some have earned this money honestly. While not all are good, some of us aren't any better, given the opportunity, we would commit the same acts they did. Both good and bad to each side.
Apr 25, 2012 4:45AM
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What is wrong with some of the people commenting here, and why do they feel so cheated? The people in the article above are white collars workers, celebrities, and athletes. In regards to the latter two, they are the product of the market. In simple, unbiased economic terms, the American public has spoken on their behalf and overwhelmingly decided to fund their lavish lifestyle. Celebrities and athletes' success is contingent upon their popularity with the general public, and this is where their wealth comes from--regardless of how much of a nuisance and undeserved it may seem. Now, the wealthy... Are there some who have been swindling and greedy? Of course, but to say they are all terrible, vicious human beings is a gross generalization--no better than obtuse stereotypes placed upon the poor or ethnic folks. Bill Gates and Michael Bloomberg are on this list, and they have been exceedingly generous. In fact, the entrepreneurial ventures of many of these folks has made our day-to-day life easier. Without these profit incentives, the general well-being of mankind would not improve, as people do not simple invest millions in medical research for the most difficult diseases out of the kindness of their heart. As a college student working full time, I have learned that success and life are exactly what you make it. I worked hard for some scholarships, picked a rational major, made decent long-term goals, and have never charged more on my credit card than I have in my bank account. My city (Boston) is on this list, and the affluent have been incredible kind to me, which I never expected given my lower-middle class background from a town in the boonies of Alaska. The success of the wealthy is enticing, but in no way do I feel they owe me anything. They are not responsible for my circumstances in life and are certainly not responsible for any decisions I have ever made. Perhaps I am biased though, as my parents (my father (56) without a high school diploma always working arduous, odd, dirty jobs to make ends meet and my immigrant mother working retail) have never lived beyond their means or asked for the assistance of others...
Apr 25, 2012 4:16AM
Apr 25, 2012 4:08AM
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Oh, and JohnqCitizen, learn basic economics. Cheap labor=cheap goods= lower prices at walmart for YOU. Stop paying for such low cost goods and maybe we'll get somewhere. 
Apr 25, 2012 4:06AM
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I'm currently in college. My state is providing a scholarship for me that pays for most of it and is merit based and many other students get it as well. My parents saved up some money to help the rest. I'm studying and working hard. I plan on succeeding in life. Will I ever be a 1%er? Probably not. Who's stopping me? Myself. Who will ever stop me from succeeding? Myself. Something I hear often? "Those damn rich people steal from us who don't have!"... Vote for the right people, work hard, and think smart. That's what will fix this damn situation. Yelling/ hating/being jealous at the people who make $30million+ a year won't do ****
Apr 25, 2012 3:51AM
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Of course D.C., that's all our tax money feeding their bank accounts.
Apr 25, 2012 3:42AM
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I am so tired of people saying that the Federal Government employees are greedy people.  I work for the government for over 10 years and I am about to loose my house, car and everything else.   I worked hard to get what I have as a single mother.  You want to know why things are horrible for the middle class,  its because those congressional people, both parties including the president,  do not understand that all the rules that they are creating does not help the working poor.  They put out all these government funded programs and make stipulations to them so you don't qualify.  I could have qualified for HAMP but you can't be behind 12 months on your mortgage.  Well, your mortgage company stop accepting payments after two month behind.  (Citimortgage).  They they lead you on and tell you to put in for a modification just to drag the process with the underwriters on for 12 months.  Guess what, then they say sorry you don't qualify because its beyond 12 months.  Sorry you don't qualify for our traditional in house modification either cause you debt ratio is too high.  Then what!!!!! FORECLOSURE!!!!! I go to work everyday and have two degrees, not gready.  This is where most of us are, THE WORKING POOR"!!!! 

 

 

 

Apr 25, 2012 3:24AM
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these are the people taking the food off the plates of millions of their fellow americans.all so they can satisfy their insatiable gluttony.they are the people responsible for exporting our countries industrial base.they are responsible for the usurption of our constitution.they are the reason we arent represented by our government. They are the most dastardly enemies this country has ever faced. They make suicide bombers look like school girls

 

classic lady.would you be willing to replace your workers with cheaper chinese labor.knowing all the while the people you let go are going to loose their homes and go hungry.would you be willing to do that to you neighbors.these animals do.they are without conscience

Apr 25, 2012 3:10AM
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Why would a news organization cruelly publish an article like this?
I am at a loss for words about the act of rubbing outrageous and undeserved wealth into the face of the poor in the United States.

Any of you that agree with it should be ashamed, also, but I know you are not.

That said, I still opt to do what is right and you know what?  I'm not stupid, contrary to what cynics will say. 

Speak your words of disdain against ethical conduct and virtuous behavior.  Most of you claim it, but few of you actually act it out.

It is not a requirement to be cruel and wealthy, simultaneously.  That is a personal choice you will have to address with your Maker one day.

I hate that the United States is reliant on biased, disgustingly wealthy and exceptionally inhumane news organizations like NBC that love to insult, harm, and diminish the value of human life as if they were worthy to report the news to anyone.

NBC - YOU are the 1%.

Apr 15, 2012 12:48AM
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Ms classic lady I have no desire to be of the 1 or 5%ers. I get by on a ten doller an hr. job, have no debts, my home and vehicles are paid for, Making big money is not the most important thing in my life. Even though I've had low paying jobs all my 40+yrs. of working, I have everything I need and then some. The way you sound in your blog, you treat your employees well, that's good. I'm sure your employees appreciate that, and are willing to put in a good day's work. I know I would, if I worked for you.
Apr 14, 2012 6:14PM
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Island with a palm treeIn 2010 the 1% took in 93% of the earned income in the United States, leaving the rest of us to fight over the 7% left. These few Aristocrats are able to manipulate our government into channeling more and more wealth in their direction while the slice of pie gets smaller and smaller for the rest. Taxes for the 1% have been cut in half while our Nation sinks into an abyss of debt, they have blocked attempts to cut 4 billion per year in oil subsidies, they have blocked attempts to bring the tax rates back to the 2000 level that gave us 4 straight years of balanced budgets and a 10 year projected surplus of 5 trillion and they've blocked attempts to reduce defence spending that channels billions in profits to Contractors who are the 1%. Americans need to wise up and throw those who block vote for the 1% out of office, were still a Democracy and we can take some pie back if we use our heads.Nerd

Apr 14, 2012 1:47PM
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Ms. classic lady, a lot of these so called under achievers work very hard to build your roads, the cars you drive, homes, schools, police and fire protection, your fancy office buildings, basically keep the whole infrastructure running. You call them under achievers, just because they don't make ungodly amounts of money, like you 1%ers, You've got a problem!  Like it or not you 1%ers depend on the other 99% to get where your at, whether its resources, services,  or their money. No man is an island. Most of the 99%ers are hard working people, not lazy slobs like you people say. That's just pure and simple prejudice, There are many hard working people that don't make a lot of money.
Apr 12, 2012 8:01PM
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Please one of the 1% buy MSN and shut it down.
Apr 12, 2012 7:25PM
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More articles to stir up wealth envy. Way to go, MSN.
Apr 12, 2012 4:23PM
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Why don't you do an article on the other 1%, the men and women that serve in the Armed Forces?
 Show some of the places we live defending your freedoms.
Apr 12, 2012 3:26PM
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Quote "The group is made up of doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, celebrities, athletes, farmers and even government workers." End Quote...


I have a big problem with Government Workers; lets divide that class. Senators and Congress who enrich themselves and inside trade ect. You reign in those folks and I have nothing to say. Servants of the public getting rich while in Congress is a huge stain that should be removed. Then again I'm just a blogger and You-Tuber... Though my views and influence is growing daily.....
Apr 12, 2012 2:21PM
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The thing that puzzles me about the entire discussion that is going on below is that people are acting as if the wealthiest people in this country made their money without exploiting others until the late 1980's. How do you think railroads were built? How do you think cities were built? It  was through the corruption of politicians. Whatever private entity could pay the politician the best would often get the project. This happen throughout the late 1800's all the way up to the New Deal. The issue lies in that they were still producing something, so the money was trickling down. The issue we have now is that we are a service economy, and money is made through non-material products. This causes there to be a minimal trickle down effect of finances because people at the top do not need people at the bottom in-order to survive. My solution which is slightly drastic is to Manhattan project alternative energy. If/when America comes up with the alternative energy source to run the world on, we will have plenty of jobs creating and shipping oil's replacement. Also, we will once again produce as a country. Just a thought not a sermon...
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