Wealth
Howard Stern slams Oprah for Insta posts parading wealth: "Mind-blowing"
The radio personality accused Winfrey of not being "embarrassed by her wealth at all," adding that she "loves showing it off."
Woman refusing to expose wealthy husband cheating sparks concern: "Get out"
"Everyone thinks I'm the luckiest woman on Earth," the woman told Reddit. "Nobody knows that I cry myself to sleep every night."
Amazon could lay off thousands just days after Bezos vowed to share fortune
Jeff Bezos has been considered a reluctant philanthropist, having failed to sign the Giving Pledge that encourages the extremely wealthy to donate most of their money to worthy causes.
China's superrich decimated as economic downturn wipes out billions
China's wealthy lost hundreds of billions of dollars in 2022.
Rishi Sunak will be wealthiest leader in democratic world
Sunak and his wife are worth a cool $828 million. But how much is Putin worth? Or North Korea's Great Leader?
Sanders Hits Student Debt Critics: 'Put Money into the Pocket of People'
"I didn't hear the Republicans worry about the deficit when they provided a trillion dollars in tax breaks to the 1%, large corporations," Bernie Sanders said.
Man Backed Over Refusing to Share '9 Figure' Inheritance With Partner
Despite the fact they are struggling to get by, he told her he wants to "invest it so that his children can inherit it."
King Charles Should Pay Inheritance Tax Say 63 Percent of Brits
"There needs to be a root-and-branch review of royal funding and they need to be brought into line with the same rules everyone else has to abide by," said the CEO of an anti-monarchy campaign group.
Charles Faces Backlash Over Tax Exemption on Queen's $430 Million Fortune
In accordance with custom and a 1993 memorandum on royal taxation, Charles is exempt from paying inheritance tax on the late queen's personal fortune.
Jay-Z Draws Criticism for Apparently Comparing Capitalism to Racial Slurs
"They start inventing words like 'capitalist,' you know, things like that," said Jay-Z on Twitter Spaces. "We've been called 'n*****' and 'monkeys' and s***."
Kim Kardashian's Paris Robbers Used Her Social Media to Pull Off Heist
"Since she was throwing money away, I was there to collect it and that was that," one of the men who took part in the robbery said.
Mom Praised For Flying 'Entitled' Son in Economy And The Nanny First Class
The mom said her teen son did not believe her originally, and was 'outraged', comparing his time in the economy cabin to a form of 'torture'.
'Wealthy' Man's 'Cheap' Gift For Girlfriend Slammed: 'Very Degrading'
"I look more into the effort of the gift, rather than the price. However, it's clear he gave absolutely no effort into your gift," one Redditor wrote.
Parents Fury Over Dead Uncle Not Splitting Inheritance Dragged: 'Toxic'
The estate, according to the poster, was worth about $665,145, after taxes.
Putin Wants to 'Destroy' Ukraine, War to Last 'Long Time': Exiled Oligarch
Leonid Nevzlin said Saturday that Putin "destroys Russian-speaking cities" and "human beings" as "his way to take revenge."
'Gold Digger' Who Sent In-Laws Prenup Revealing She's a Millionaire Cheered
"I had enough of them calling me a gold digger and lazy," the woman wrote on Reddit.
Millennials Holding Onto Money Has Aided Inflation, Wealth Advisor Says
Millennials have sparked "wolverine inflation" by putting off large purchases like houses for seven years longer than most generations.
Ivanka Trump Shinzo Abe Tribute Sparks Mocking of Her 'Government Service'
Her condolences for the death of Shinzo Abe led to mockery online as she said Friday that he taught her what it's like to be a government servant.
Bezos' Yacht Stuck as Company Rules out Dismantling Iconic Bridge—Report
Dutch shipbuilding firm Oceanco has reportedly shelved the plans following a public outcry.
Brown v. Board Is Failing Because Wealth Is the Key to Education
The equity we all hope education can foster is only possible if we confront and address the other social and economic challenges that have disproportionately impacted communities of color since this nation was founded.
Turkey Becomes Haven for Superyachts Owned by Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs
Turkey has since become a safe haven for Russian oligarchs as the nation has yet to impose its own sanctions against Moscow for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Mom Praised for Nixing Vacation Over Daughter's Rudeness to Rich Relatives
The daughter said that she "hated how privileged" the lives of her stepsister and cousins had been, and that they're "skinnier and prettier" than she is.
Poor Americans Died From COVID at Twice the Rate of Rich People: Study
The U.S. has recorded the most cumulative COVID-19 deaths per capita than any other large, high-income nation.
Thousands Sign Petition To Stop Dismantling of Iconic Bridge For Jeff Bezos
The petition said moving the bridge showed "as long as you are rich enough, there are no restrictions whatsoever."
Thou Shalt Covet? Why the Creed of Envy and Resentment Is Failing Our Kids
There's a truth rarely spoken on college campuses in America: that the pursuit of material wealth comes with costs and problems.
Iconic Bridge To Be Dismantled To Let Jeff Bezos' Yacht Pass Through
The bridge will need to be dismantled as Jeff Bezos' Y721 superyacht will not be able to fit under, even while at its full clearance of 130 feet.
Small Wealth Tax Would Raise Enough for Two $1,400 Stimulus Checks—Report
A wealth tax, with rates at 2 percent for those with more than $5 million rising to 5 percent for billionaires, would raise $928.39 billion a year, a report said.
World's 10 Richest Men Got Richer During Pandemic, Worth Combined $1.5T
A new report by Oxfam is highlighting major wealth inequality between billionaires and the rest of the world.
U.S. Wealth Grew Under Jerome Powell, So Why Does Warren Oppose Him?
Warren has voiced concerns to Powell over "the Fed's lack of transparency and your commitment to fully and honestly addressing the Fed's broken ethics culture."
Inflation Sees Average Americans Paying More for Their Goods Than Wealthy
"We estimate that inflation in 2021 will require the average U.S. household to spend around $3,500 more," a new study states.