#income-inequality

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fromFortune
8 hours ago

The gap between higher and lower-income households is widening as inequality progress since pandemic has 'gone into reverse,' BofA economist says

Consumer economy shows strength but benefits unequally across income groups.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Your Social Security Check May Shrink After 2032

Social Security benefits may decrease to 75-80% by 2032, urging retirees to adjust their financial plans.
fromwww.dailynews.com
5 days ago

Researchers, nonprofits working in Watts, South Central reflect on the region 60 years after riots

"Safer today than 60 years ago? Yes, he said on Tuesday Aug. 5. Is there still racial profiling? Yes. But not to the degree it used to be."
Los Angeles
fromAxios
5 days ago

The U.S. economy depends on the rich. That could hurt the labor market

The top 20% of earners are driving consumer spending, while middle and lower income households are struggling.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Edwards: Poor and uninsured. Why the Texas economy is all hat and no cattle.

Texas has the world's 8th largest economy but ranks highest in financial distress according to WalletHub.
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 week ago

Building Together: How to Create a Worker-Led Workforce Development System - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Data indicate that eliminating racial inequities in income could boost the Bay Area economy by $348 billion a year.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

AFL-CIO Report Finds That CEOs Made 285 Times More Than Their Workers Last Year

Executive compensation is disproportionately higher than worker pay, exemplified by a 285-to-1 ratio in 2025.
#ceo-pay
Social justice
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Global CEO pay has increased 56 times more than workers' since 2019

CEO salaries have significantly outpaced worker wages since 2019, marking a troubling trend in income inequality.
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fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Most Miamians live paycheck to paycheck. This researcher has some ideas to help

Many Miamians live paycheck to paycheck, struggling to achieve economic mobility amidst rising living costs and stagnant wages.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Income inequality hit record high at start of 2025, Statistics Canada says | CBC News

The gap between the country's highest- and lowest-income households reached a record high in the first quarter of 2025, with a 49-percentage-point difference.
Canada news
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

Fears of rising poverty and inequality after vow to end cost-of-living packages

Supports will be withdrawn while focusing on future-proofing the economy amid high inflation and income losses.
fromFuturism
4 weeks ago

Bernie Sanders Issues Warning About How AI Is Really Being Used

I happen to believe this is not like the Industrial Revolution. I think this could be a lot more severe.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

What is a wealth tax and would it work in the UK?

A wealth tax directly targets accumulated wealth and could significantly fund public services.
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

Greater Miami catches up with NYC in one more way: high income inequality

Miami is experiencing severe income inequality, comparable to New York City, as the rich grow richer while many struggle to afford living expenses.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Average U.S. Family Retires With $339,940; How Many Have $1 Million?

Only 3% of Americans have $1 million saved for retirement, showcasing a significant gap in financial security.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Connecticut's Opulent Suburbs Can't Conceal Urban Poverty: Poorest City in Every US State

Connecticut exhibits significant income inequality, with affluent areas adjacent to those suffering poverty.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London's 'super sewer' exec gets 600,000 pay rise whilst Thames Water customers foot the project cost

Andy Mitchell CBE's pay for the year to March 2025 surged to 2.5 million, up from 1.9 million the prior year, amidst rising project costs.
London politics
#tax-policy
fromFlowingData
1 month ago
NYC politics

Republican bill's effects on household income, by income group

The proposed bill raises incomes for the wealthy while decreasing them for the poor, defying historical trends.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most while hitting the poor

The Republican tax bill primarily benefits the highest-income earners while harming lower-income families.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The GOP's massive bill would benefit the rich the most while hitting the poor

The Republican tax bill primarily benefits the highest-income earners while harming lower-income families.
more#tax-policy
US politics
fromInc
1 month ago

Workers See a Double Standard in RTO and Remote Work Rules. Here's How to Be More Fair

Return-to-office mandates are causing internal disputes over favoritism due to inequitable remote work arrangements based on income.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Here's what the Democrats can learn from Zohran Mamdani | Judith Levine

Zohran Mamdani's democratic socialism aims for dignity, equity, and sustainability in New York City governance.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Zohran Mamdani says billioniaires shouldn't exist 'in a moment of such inequality'

Zohran Mamdani advocates for economic equality and plans bold reforms to address income disparity in New York City.
fromForbes
1 month ago

What Being Wealthy Means In Brazil

Brazil offers diverse experiences but faces economic challenges including low income levels and a high cost of living.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Despite a surge in homes for sale, renting still remains the only real option for most

Median home prices are unsustainable for many due to high mortgage rates, leading to a rental market crisis.
UK politics
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Fionnan Sheahan: Making Child Benefit untouchable hasn't benefited children in the best way possible

Child Benefit reform is essential due to its universal nature and inequities in distribution.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

LGBTQ+, intersex households have lower income than others: study

LGBTQ+ households earn significantly less than non-LGBTQ+ households, nearing a 15% wage gap that leads to substantial income loss.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Starmer's PIP disability cuts could see claimants lose 10,000 a year, MPs warn

Disabled people could lose more than £10,000 a year as a result of Sir Keir Starmer's benefit cuts, a group of MPs has warned.
UK politics
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

GOP tax bill would cost poor Americans $1,600 a year and boost highest earners by $12,000, CBO says

The Republican tax bill could financially burden the poorest while benefiting the wealthiest Americans significantly.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My Husband Makes Four Times What I Do. We're Still Splitting Expenses.

Separate tax filings may be necessary when income disparity causes unfair tax burdens within a marriage.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Among the top paid CEOs of 2024, 18 saw their salaries more than double

CEO compensation in 2024 set new records, with many top executives seeing pay increases that significantly outpaced the average worker's salary.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Adam Carolla Absolutely Loses It Over Trump's No Tax on Tips' Plan: Tax the S**t Out of Them!'

Adam Carolla criticizes the concept of tipping, suggesting it unfairly rewards certain jobs over those that contribute meaningfully to society.
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Pay more taxes and receive less

The GOP's budget reconciliation bill benefits the wealthy at the expense of low and middle-income households.
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago

Ancient Inequality: New Study Measures Wealth Gaps from Rome to Medieval Era - Medievalists.net

Ancient societies displayed significant income inequality, comparable to modern metrics, with the Roman Empire, Han Dynasty, and Aztec Empire varying markedly in wealth distribution.
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ancient China was less equal than the Roman Empire. Here's why.

The Roman Empire had greater income equality compared to the Han Dynasty, impacting their respective stability and longevity.
US news
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Nearly a quarter of the U.S. is 'functionally unemployed.' Here's what that means

The true rate of functional unemployment in the U.S. is currently 24.4%, indicating significant economic hardship for many workers.
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The 500 childcare gap: huge funds needed to fulfil Government's promise of more affordable fees

Government aims to reduce childcare costs to €200 per month, but current subsidies leave families paying high amounts out-of-pocket.
Business
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Why business schools are failing society-and how to change that

Business education must evolve to create leaders who prioritize systemic change over profit, addressing crises like climate change and income inequality.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

These 37 Million People Will Never Buy Stocks

Most Americans in the bottom 50% do not own stocks due to low discretionary income.
Institutions primarily drive the U.S. stock market, owning 70% of its total value.
US politics
fromWIRED
3 months ago

Trump's Tariffs Will Widen the Digital Divide

Trump's tariffs are likely to increase prices on electronics, disproportionately affecting lower-income consumers.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Here's what a $100K salary really equates to in NYC - it's way less than you think

High cost of living in NYC significantly diminishes the value of a $100K salary.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

This Is Where People Pay the Most of Their Income in State Taxes

Tax systems in the U.S. create unequal burdens, varying widely across states despite federal uniformity.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago

A Weird Tax Season at the I.R.S.

The I.R.S. faces staffing cuts and shifts in duties under pressure from political figures targeting its role.
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