Wealth
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The rise of the world's first trillionaire
in depth When will it happen, and who will it be?
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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America might be in a second Gilded Age
In the Spotlight The first Gilded Age was marked by rising inequality and a push for social change
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'People in general want workers to earn a decent living'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Well-heeled: Six-figure guard dogs are the new security system for the wealthy
Under the Radar Many of these dogs can cost upwards of $150,000
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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'Mother of all weddings': Ambanis to marry in world's most expensive ceremony
In the Spotlight Indian tycoon's son will tie the knot following months of extravagant festivities including performances by Rihanna and Justin Bieber
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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'Modern presidents exercise power undreamed of by the Founding Fathers'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Where is the American dream now?
In Depth Polls and pundits agree that the American dream is on life support. But there may be a cure — and the news of its imminent death may be greatly exaggerated.
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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America doesn't have a wealth tax. The Supreme Court might kill it anyway.
Talking Point Justices are being asked to do something unusual: issue opinions about hypothetical legislation
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Why household wealth took off during the pandemic
Under The Radar The Covid-19 pandemic caused a lot of pain and hardship, but new research shows it also left most Americans wealthier
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The truth behind Donald Trump's net worth
Under the Radar How much money does the billionaire ex-president actually have?
By Rafi Schwartz Last updated
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How the wealthy are impacting climate change, by the numbers
The Explainer The lifestyles of the rich and famous appear to be affecting the planet
By Justin Klawans Published
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Is Elon Musk too powerful?
Today's Big Question When one tech billionaire can stop an entire army on the other side of the globe, the risks might outweigh the rewards
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Inside the billionaire business plan for the apocalypse
In Depth It's the end of the world as we know it and they (want to) feel fine
By Rafi Schwartz Published
In Depth