Wealth
Best States for Achieving the American Dream
The states where the American Dream is within reach, to the states where it has become just another impossible dream.
Donald Trump Has Failed to Get Richer While President
Donald Trump's net worth dropped from $4.5 billion in 2015 to $3.1 billion in two years, according to Forbes.
What Is Putin Worth? Senators Call for Report on Assets
A bipartisan bill wants to halt the possibility of returning to business as usual with the Kremlin, instead asking for a report on Putin's finances and those of his close associates.
Canada's Wealth Gap: 87 Families Possess $200 Billion
The country's 87 richest families collectively owned nearly $200 billion.
The Highest-Earning Celebrities in the World
The number one star may not be so surprising—he's been in the top spot before.
The 50 Wealthiest Countries in the World
As ranked by the IMF according to their GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP) per capita.
How Wealthy Is the Kennedy Family Today?
"Chappaquiddick" intertwines the investigation into Mary Jo Kopechne's death and the Kennedy family's use of immense wealth and connections to remain in U.S. politics—but just how rich are they?
Man Linked to Grandpa's Death, Mom's Drowning in Court
Nathan Carman's aunts want to stop him from getting any of the family's fortune, around $7 million in inheritance.
Saudi Prince Takes Home $670 Million U.S. Arms Deal
The deal included as many as 6,700 missiles as well as parts for Riyadh's U.S.-made tanks and helicopters.
Stephen Hawking Favored Wealth Redistribution
"Technology," Hawking wrote, was being allowed to drive "ever-increasing inequality."
Africans Are Poor Because They Sleep Too Much: Museveni
Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is a Trump supporter with a history of controversial comments.
U.S. Has Most Super-rich People in the World
The number of people in the U.S. worth more than $50 million is growing.
The World's Richest Person Just Got a Lot Richer
Jeff Bezos is worth $116bn but could become the world's first trillionaire within four years if his fortune continues growing at its current rate.
Saudi Prince, Officials May Pay $100 Billion to Go Free
Other reports have put the figure as high as $300 billion, a potential jackpot for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Income Inequality to Worsen, Experts Say
"The weighted rate of return on capital was twice as high as the growth rate in the past 150 years," the authors wrote.
How North Koreans Could 'Make Their Country Richer'
"North Korea does have diligent people and rich resources," Abe said.
Who Made The Most Money in 2017?
Social media moguls, luxury clothing brands, and Chinese real estate earned the world's wealthiest billions more dollars in 2017.
Rich People May Be Smart, But the Lower Class Is Wise
Researchers conducted two experiments to explore the relationship between social class and wisdom.
The Median Net Worth of African-Americans in Boston: $8
White households in Boston, on the other hand, average a net worth of $247,500, or nearly 31,000 times more than African-American Bostonians.
When White People Riot: GOP Tax Reform
There's a smash-and-grab underway in broad daylight, and it's not at the Quikmart in Ferguson or Tom's Liquor at Normandie and Florence in L.A. It's in Washington.
Mugabe Set to Receive $10m and 'Salary for Life'
Mugabe will receive millions of dollars and immunity from prosecution as part of a "golden goodbye."
The 1 Percent Now Have Half the World's Wealth
The share belonging to the richest has been skyrocketing since the global financial crisis, a report warns.
In First, Saudi Women Train as Air Traffic Controllers
It's all part of the country's bid to modernize under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's Vision 2030.
Why Is Snapchat Banning Al-Jazeera in Saudi Arabia?
A Gulf rift has extended to social media, and the photo-sharing platform has found itself in the middle.
Billionaires in Their 80s Lead IRS Study of U.S. Wealth
By studying tax data, a new report shows that six of the top 25 wealthiest Americans are more than 80 years old.
Woman Arrested for Wearing Miniskirt in Saudi Arabia
She posted a brief clip to Snapchat wearing the outfit in one of the country's most conservative regions.
Rich Americans Spend Most of Their Money on Luxuries
People with varying degrees of wealth spend differently on luxury items.
For Americans, Wealth Now Starts at $2.4 Million
Most Americans no longer think $1 million is sufficient to be considered wealthy.