Wealth
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway
You’re probably richer than you think because of the safety net – but you’d have more of that hidden wealth if you lived in Norway Many people underestimate their wealth due to not considering government safety net programs like Social Security, unemployment insurance, and child tax credits. The estimated value of future Social Security payments […]
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Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it
Whether GDP swings up or down, there are limits to what it says about the economy and your place in it GDP contraction by 0.3% in Q1 2025 may not be as alarming as it seems, according to some economists and analysts who point out that it’s a relatively small decline. The GDP growth rate […]
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Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe
Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if wealth buys more years of life in the US than in Europe Americans die earlier at all wealth levels, even if they live longer than Europeans in general. The wealthiest Americans still have shorter lifespans than those in northern and western Europe, despite spending more on […]
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Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth
Americans live shorter lives than Europeans, no matter their wealth Comparing wealth and survival rates in the US with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts. The findings are detailed in a new study in the New England […]
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