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The exact amount of money you need to earn to be among New York’s ultra-wealthy club has been revealed—and it’s 7x the average wage
By Jessica CoacciNovember 3, 2025
Nearly half of U.S. adults aren’t confident they could find a good job, while electricity and grocery costs are major sources of stress, poll says
Economy
Nearly half of U.S. adults aren’t confident they could find a good job, while electricity and grocery costs are major sources of stress, poll says
By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2025
Wealthy man stressed out
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Even workers earning more than $500,000 annually are living paycheck to paycheck—thanks to ‘lifestyle inflation,’ they’re continuing to splurge money they don’t have
By Emma BurleighOctober 14, 2025
Gen Z can’t afford to date—but Grindr CEO says the real problem is how apps have monetized romance
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Gen Z can’t afford to date—but Grindr CEO says the real problem is how apps have monetized romance
By Orianna Rosa RoyleOctober 8, 2025
Kenneth C. Griffin speaks at TIME100 Impact Dinner: Leaders Shaping the Future of Philanthropy at ASPIRE at One World Observatory on May 22, 2025 in New York City.
Economy
Ken Griffin has a warning for Trump and the GOP: ‘I would not underestimate how grating a 3% inflation rate could be’ on Americans
By Nino PaoliSeptember 27, 2025
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Success
Expats are running away to Panama—they’re enjoying a better quality of life for 40% less than back home
By Jessica CoacciSeptember 26, 2025
Trump is rewriting the rules of who can afford college as Parent PLUS loans are capped or phased out
Personal Finance
Trump is rewriting the rules of who can afford college as Parent PLUS loans are capped or phased out
By Ashley LutzSeptember 24, 2025
Rich French retiree relaxing at home
Success
65-year-old retirees in France now have higher incomes than working-age adults—meanwhile, American boomers can’t even afford to retire
By Emma BurleighSeptember 16, 2025
Big Dave's Cheesesteaks CEO and founder Derrick Hayes
Success
Multimillion-dollar restaurant CEO splurged on Range Rovers and McLarens—but now he’s ‘mindful’ about spending because the economy is unpredictable
By Emma BurleighSeptember 5, 2025
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Americans think you should land your dream job by 29, buy your first home at 30, and earn six figures by 35—they’re in for a reality check
By Jessica CoacciAugust 27, 2025
NYU Professor Suzy Welch
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Boomer NYU professor says Gen Z’s lazy label comes from zero faith in the payoff of hard work—and a fear that the world will end in 20 years anyway
By Emma BurleighAugust 26, 2025
The exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they’d need to feel ‘comfortable’ in the current climate has been revealed—and it starts at $500,000
Success
The exact salary the ultra-wealthy say they’d need to feel ‘comfortable’ in the current climate has been revealed—and it starts at $500,000
By Emma BurleighAugust 20, 2025
Rich stressed person looking at bills
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Six-figure salaries aren’t cutting it: Even high-earners are feeling the pinch right now and shopping at budget grocery stores
By Emma BurleighAugust 1, 2025
Happy American couple in Italy
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Americans are eyeing up €1 homes in Europe to escape the broken economy—no Visa needed, but it’s not all dolce vita
By Emma BurleighJuly 11, 2025
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SINKs need to earn at least $81,000 to live comfortably in America’s cheapest state—the most expensive require an $120,000 salary 
By Eleanor PringleJune 9, 2025
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