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US politics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Front-page story is a celebration of economic disparity

High-end real estate sales exemplify economic disparity amid rising living costs for many.
Homelessness is often driven by factors beyond personal responsibility, highlighting systemic issues.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Night Always Comes review Vanessa Kirby gets lost in poverty thriller

Recent portrayals of the super-rich in entertainment have become increasingly tiresome and out of touch, especially as socioeconomic disparities grow.
Real estate
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Mortgage Lenders' Approach to Appraisal Reviews: What To Know Now

Appraisals are critical in determining property values, with frequent errors impacting homeowners, especially in marginalized communities.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Everybody's starved of affection': Past Lives director Celine Song on the brutal dating scene and her realistic new romcom

Celine Song critiques financial literacy and perceptions of wealth, emphasizing that billionaires should not be portrayed as likable characters in narratives.
Social justice
from48 hills
1 month ago

Giant steps (and little ones, too) towards reclaiming 'Black Spaces' - 48 hills

A mock-up installation of the Moms 4 Housing protest at the Oakland Museum symbolizes the struggle against housing inequality and the reclamation of lost spaces.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months 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.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months 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.
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Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Thanks to Zillow, Your Friends Know How Much Your House Costs-or if You're Secretly Rich

Zillow allows individuals to uncover private financial details about friends using their addresses and property values.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Charlie Weston: We may be among the richest Europeans on paper, but not many people are feeling the benefits

Surging property prices have ensured that the average Irish adult is now 30pc richer than their British counterparts, according to a report from Unio Wealth Management.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Ken Griffin owns NYC's priciest condo. Mamdani wants to hike his property tax - and others.

Zohran Mamdani’s plan could dramatically change tax bills throughout New York City by ensuring properties like Ken Griffin’s Central Park South apartment are taxed closer to their actual sales value, reflecting a need for a systemic overhaul in the property tax system.
NYC politics
US news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Julia Molony: If only Jeff Bezos had consulted Kate Middleton before his 'obscene' Venice wedding blowout

Protests at celebrity weddings highlight societal discontent with wealth disparity.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

On Jeff and Lauren's big day, most Venetians had other things on their mind

The wedding felt distant - a media circus that barely touched their lives.
Venture
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Wall Street shivers over hot commie summer' after Mamdani's success

Zohran Mamdani's nomination signals a shift towards socialism in New York City, causing significant unrest among the financial elite.
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US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Two billionaires, two very different weddings: Soros and Abedin vs Bezos and Sanchez

Weddings reflect diverse cultural unions and human curiosity, especially those of the wealthy.
The stark contrast between humble weddings and those of billionaires like Soros and Bezos illustrates societal disparities.
fromFortune
3 months ago

The heiress of $10 billion Perdue farms and the $12 billion Sheraton hotel empire wore hand-me-downs, still rides the subway, and flies economy

If you're always going on private jets, what inkling do you have about the real world?
Startup companies
Video games
fromKotaku
3 months ago

Borderlands 4 Boss Says 'A Real Fan' Will Pay $80 For Games

Game pricing debates highlight a disconnect between the affluent gaming industry and consumers facing economic challenges.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Lopez: Trump's immigration reforms are reshaping the meaning of being American

Trump's immigration policies prioritize the wealthy, creating barriers for poorer immigrants and refugees.
NYC startup
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

38 Times Celebs Were Wildly Out-Of-Touch About Wealth, Work, And Privilege

Celebrities often show a disconnect from the realities of everyday work and financial struggles faced by average people.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Mapping Wealth, What Are the Richest Cities in Each State?

Despite a 4% rise in median household income, economic disparities persist, particularly affecting low and middle-income consumers.
Growth hacking
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

'Greedy and selfish' CEO slammed for bragging about first-class plane ticket: 'Super smug schmuck'

A CEO's bragging about first-class travel sparked outrage online, highlighting class disparity and public sentiment against wealth flaunting.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Gayle King insists she was like Alan Shepard on her space joyride'

I really resent that people are calling it a ride. We duplicated the trajectory of Alan Shepard's flight back in the day, said King.
NYC startup
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