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US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days 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 politics
fromwww.twincities.com
2 days 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.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 days 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 politics
fromwww.twincities.com
2 days 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.
more#economic-impact
#affordable-housing
more#affordable-housing
#taxes
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month 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.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month 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.
more#taxes
#ceo-compensation
more#ceo-compensation
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

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

There's jobs where nobody tips like, you know, you work behind the grill at a McDonald's, I work behind the grill, I never got a fucking tip.
NYC politics
#tax-policy
more#tax-policy
#roman-empire
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#economy
US news
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City's Population Is Living in Poverty

The U.S. boasts the largest economy but grapples with significant income inequality and a notable poverty rate.
US news
fromFast Company
2 weeks 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.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Once a Manufacturing Hub, 36% of This American City's Population Is Living in Poverty

The U.S. boasts the largest economy but grapples with significant income inequality and a notable poverty rate.
more#economy
#politics
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | AOC flies first-class to Bernie Sanders' 'Fight Oligarchy' rally as critics pan lefty pol for battling inequality one 'mimosa at a time'

AOC's first-class flight to a socialist rally highlights a perceived hypocrisy regarding her stance on income inequality.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | AOC flies first-class to Bernie Sanders' 'Fight Oligarchy' rally as critics pan lefty pol for battling inequality one 'mimosa at a time'

AOC's first-class flight to a socialist rally highlights a perceived hypocrisy regarding her stance on income inequality.
more#politics
NYC parents
fromIrish Independent
1 month 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
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
Social justice
fromeuronews
1 month 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.
#cost-of-living
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Is the Income It Takes To Be Considered Middle Class In Every State

Income inequality in the U.S. is increasing, leading to a shrinking middle class.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Once-off cost of living measures are 'masking shift towards greater levels of poverty'

Poverty levels in Ireland are climbing, with over 629,000 people affected, including a significant rise among older adults.
Temporary cost of living measures are insufficient to combat the rising trend of poverty.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

This Is the Income It Takes To Be Considered Middle Class In Every State

Income inequality in the U.S. is increasing, leading to a shrinking middle class.
Social justice
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Once-off cost of living measures are 'masking shift towards greater levels of poverty'

Poverty levels in Ireland are climbing, with over 629,000 people affected, including a significant rise among older adults.
Temporary cost of living measures are insufficient to combat the rising trend of poverty.
more#cost-of-living
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Trump's Tariffs Will Widen the Digital Divide

Trump's tariffs are likely to increase prices on electronics, disproportionately affecting lower-income consumers.
#united-states
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

This President Oversaw the Lowest Poverty Rate in American History

Income inequality and poverty in the U.S. have gained international attention, with alarming rates affecting millions.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The City With the Worst Income Inequality in Every State

The U.S. has unprecedented income inequality compared to other developed nations, particularly visible in urban areas.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Popular Vacation City Has the With the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor in America

The U.S. has significantly higher income inequality compared to other wealthy nations, particularly in urban areas.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

This President Oversaw the Lowest Poverty Rate in American History

Income inequality and poverty in the U.S. have gained international attention, with alarming rates affecting millions.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

The City With the Worst Income Inequality in Every State

The U.S. has unprecedented income inequality compared to other developed nations, particularly visible in urban areas.
NYC real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

This Popular Vacation City Has the With the Widest Gap Between the Rich and Poor in America

The U.S. has significantly higher income inequality compared to other wealthy nations, particularly in urban areas.
more#united-states
Higher education
fromFlowingData
2 months ago

Changing income benefits between college and no college

Educational attainment significantly impacts income, with college graduates earning notably more than non-graduates, yet the earnings premium is decreasing.
#bernie-sanders
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Bernie Sanders Rejects Carville's Advice for Strategic Political Retreat' for Democrats: Been Playing Dead For Too Many Years' Already

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the idea of Democrats retreating politically, emphasizing the need to advocate for the working class.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Bernie Sanders Rejects Carville's Advice for Strategic Political Retreat' for Democrats: Been Playing Dead For Too Many Years' Already

Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the idea of Democrats retreating politically, emphasizing the need to advocate for the working class.
more#bernie-sanders
fromFast Company
2 months ago

The 5-star rating system is terrible for gig workers. Here's a simple solution

Many gig workers today face an uphill battle against arbitrary star ratings that profoundly impact their livelihoods, making the seemingly simple task of rating services a significant source of stress.
Women in technology
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

On sweltering Miami summer days, it can be hotter inside homes than out, study finds

Low and middle-income Miami residents struggle with extreme heat in homes despite having air conditioning due to affordability issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on benefit cuts: these harmful changes must be fought | Editorial

The government has prioritized cutting disability benefits over more borrowing or tax increases, leading to significant financial losses for up to one million people.
UK politics
LA real estate
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Parts of LA Are Not Going to Be Habitable

The disastrous fires in Los Angeles County expose vulnerabilities for low-income families amid rising housing challenges and insurance crises.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Musk calls social security a Ponzi scheme'. The real con is what Trump's peddling

Elon Musk's comparison of social security to a Ponzi scheme is misleading; social security is an essential element of the American social safety net.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
3 months ago

House GOP Budget Would Raise Health Care Costs for the Poor to Pay the Rich

Congress is facing a conflict over Medicaid cuts to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.
DC food
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

The Hong Kong Artist Who Got Fired From McDonald's

Luke Ching uses art to advocate for better treatment of workers, despite facing backlash and losing his job for his activism.
#american-dream
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Once the Heart of the Country, The American Dream Is Now Dead in These Communities

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined significantly, especially for individuals from low-income households, illustrating a fading American Dream.
US politics
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

Once the Heart of the Country, The American Dream Is Now Dead in These Communities

Upward economic mobility in the U.S. has declined significantly, especially for individuals from low-income households, illustrating a fading American Dream.
more#american-dream
fromFortune Europe
6 months ago

Italy's tax system is so out of whack that the wealthiest 7% benefit from lesser tax compared to its lowest earners

The findings suggest that Italy's tax system is more regressive than previously estimated, disproportionately benefiting the top 7% while exacerbating inequalities between the richest and poorest.
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