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In America, the gap between the rich and the poor has widened significantly, with states exhibiting stark disparities in wealth distribution as highlighted in recent analyses. For instance, ...

Of course, everyone wants to be rich. The idea of not having to worry about money seems like a dream for most. But, becoming rich takes lots of discipline and determination. The reality is that it’s ...

The United States is among the world's richest nations, but compared to 16 high-income peers, Americans don't live as long, they have more diseases and they are more apt to be injured. Those health ...

There are millions of double standards between wealthy and poor individuals in our culture, even for things as subtle as "deservingness," like a study from Humanities and Social Sciences ...

Let’s face it: being the poor kid is not good. Being the poor kid surrounded by kids who live in an affluent neighborhood means you have to deal with living in a totally different reality than your ...