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Net worth
U.S. households' net worth surged during pandemic, Fed Reserve survey finds
Oct 19, 2023
Net worth increased, even for low-income families. But is this just a temporary improvement in the wealth gap?
How much is Donald Trump actually worth?
by
Tony Wagner
Oct 20, 2015
Our best guess is around $?.?? billion.
Racial pay gap exists even among the highly educated
Aug 17, 2015
A new study finds that education doesn't protect equally against financial shock.
Wealth effect: Has the Dow high restored yours?
Mar 5, 2013
The recession and stock market collapsed cost Americans 40 percent of their net worth. Now that the Dow is back, how much wealth has been recovered?
Fed survey: Median net worth fell 40% during recession
Jun 15, 2012
A scary new survey from the Federal Reserve shows the average U.S. family's wealth plunged during the recession.
Recession wipes out family net worth, but not income
by
Eve Troeh
Jun 12, 2012
A new report from the Federal Reserve shows that the median net worth of the American househeld is down 40 percent since 2007 and income is down 7 percent.
For public good, not for profit.
Hesitant outlook for small business owners
Jun 12, 2012
The index of Small Business Optimism fell by a tenth of a percent last month, but small businesses that weathered the recession may finally be beginning to hire.
A bleak household financial picture
Jun 11, 2012
The financial toll on families from the dreadful economy of recent years is enormous.
Wealth gap between Congress, citizens widens
by
Adriene Hill
Dec 27, 2011
A new report shows that the net wealth of members of the House of Representatives has doubled since 1984, while the average American's has stayed almost the same.