#wealth-disparity

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Social justice
from48 hills
1 week 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.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 weeks ago

Magnificent Obsession - San Francisco Bay Times

The Gilded Age features intricate costume designs that accurately reflect the historical period of late 19th century New York City.
fromMiami Herald
2 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.
2 weeks 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.
#elon-musk
Silicon Valley
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Elon Musk Isn't As Rich As You Think He Is

Elon Musk's wealth attracts exceptional public and media interest, unlike other billionaires.
His actions and financial fluctuations fuel a unique fascination and scrutiny from society.
Silicon Valley
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

Elon Musk Isn't As Rich As You Think He Is

Elon Musk's wealth attracts exceptional public and media interest, unlike other billionaires.
His actions and financial fluctuations fuel a unique fascination and scrutiny from society.
fromWIRED
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Bezos Does Venice

Zohran Mamdani's victory signifies a win for the working people of New York, contrasting starkly with billionaire excess.
US news
fromIndependent
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
#jeff-bezos
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Sam Harris: Breaking the thought trap of anger

Compassion aims to build a fair society that benefits all, especially the poor.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month 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
1 month 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
fromKotaku
2 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
2 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
2 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.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

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

In 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a 4% increase in real median household income, marking the first statistical rise since 2019.
Retirement
Growth hacking
fromNew York Post
3 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
3 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
#income-inequality
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 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.
3 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 news
from24/7 Wall St.
3 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.
3 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.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Olivia Munn pans gluttonous' Gayle King, Katy Perry for Bezos space flight

Olivia Munn critiques women in space tourism for prioritizing glam over pressing societal issues.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Who've Known Or Dated Wealthy People Are Sharing Shocking Things About Their Lifestyle

"What shocked me most was how out of touch they were. We were traveling Southeast Asia at the time in our early 20s and just out of university, and they asked us, 'So when you get back home from your travels, will you be purchasing a house?' We had just graduated and spent what money we had on travel. No, we would not be buying a fucking house."
SF parents
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Spring Break for the Teens of New York's Elite: Sun, Fun and Networking

High school seniors from elite schools enjoy a lavish spring break in the Bahamas, highlighting economic disparities in educational environments.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's Billionaire Commerce Secretary Threatens to Shut Down Social Security

Howard Lutnick's comments on Social Security, labeling complainants as fraudsters, spark outrage and highlight the disconnect between wealthy officials and the needs of seniors.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

My parents think that because we paid off our debt that we have so much more money now and they won't stop asking us for money

Family members shouldn't pressure for financial support from each other.
It's okay to say no to family demands for money.
Professional financial advice can help families avoid financial strain and improve their situations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

For a front row view of all humans, book a seat on a long-distance train

People create personal spaces within shared environments, reflecting human adaptability and creative use of limited resources.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 months ago

Millennials Could Make an Extra $6,000 in 2025

Around 31% of Millennials currently have under $1,000 in savings, reflecting broader financial challenges and a concerning decline in financial literacy across generations.
Miscellaneous
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
8 months ago

The Largest Cities in the World Are a Nightmare, Unless You Have Money

Urbanization hugely contributes to wealth disparities, especially in megacities, significantly affecting healthcare access and social equality.
fromArtforum
10 months ago

VALUE JUDGMENT

"Büchel generates gorgeously messed-up spaces, reveling like a pig in shit in site-specificity, architectural intervention, and archival reclassification. Rooms that are presumably usually hidden, possibly never renovated, are open to the public."
Design
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