Wealth in the United States has always been a moving target, but the latest benchmark is striking: Americans now say it takes ...

The gap between the rich and poor in America is huge and well-known. But what’s not very well known is just how large it is. According to the London School of Economics and Political Science, “The ...

According to Forbes, there are 3,028 billionaires worldwide. What might it look like if that wealth were equally distributed throughout America?

In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to ...

‘Affordability’ was the word that resonated across America during elections last week, reflecting voters’ demand for elected officials to... 'Affordability,' and the repercussions of the increasing ...

Edward Wolff, one of the country's leading experts on household wealth, here provides a comprehensive study of wealth in America since 1910. The century brought shifting patterns in the ownership of ...

The Maryland governor, who unveiled new actions he’s taking to undo “historical ills” that have harmed Black Americans, says despite the challenges ahead, “Black America is resilient.” Maryland Gov.