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fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
#ceo-compensation
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Silicon Valley

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

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.
more#ceo-compensation
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.
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.
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.
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Marketing
fromBroBible
7 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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