A new survey says 42% of women think female financial independence alienates men AND women. Why are we still having this conversation?
While the very wealthy have yachting and polo to keep them occupied, we common folk can kayak or take a wild ride on a mechanical bull.
Americans were generally content with across-the-board tax rates during the 1950s and '60s that were far higher than tax rates today.
A similar survey conducted in July showed the 2 major candidates tied.
The One-Percenters have done extremely well, but the Five-Percenters have done even better. Meanwhile, the middle class is losing wealth.
Those who consider themselves upper class and upper middle class made it through the recession relatively unscathed.
Net worth has plunged since 2000, with the U.S. median declining by 28%, erasing two decades of gains
Many folks get upset or enraged when someone in the checkout line who has a smartphone pulls out a food stamp card to pay for groceries.
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