Sometimes it seems like the ultra rich live in an alternate universe from regular folks. Jobs are less of a necessity and more of a passion. College tuition is fully paid for. Last-minute vacations are the norm. We took to…
Navigating the landscape of wealth in America is no easy feat. Determining what constitutes being “wealthy” can be as nebulous as trying to catch a cloud. Contemplating wealth leads to many questions: What truly defines wealth? Is it merely about…
America’s perception of wealth is undergoing a transformation, unveiling a fascinating paradox in the process. According to Charles Schwab’s seventh annual Modern Wealth Survey, Americans have redefined what it means to feel wealthy. It turns out that the traditional notion…
People love to say “money doesn’t buy happiness.” Those people are either very rich and very happy or they are awful at personal finance and lying to themselves. Turns out, however, that anyone who says “money doesn’t buy happiness” is…
For many people, the number one indicator of wealth is how much money they have in their bank account. And while there’s no magic number that guarantees financial security, it’s interesting to look at how different income levels correspond with…
The rich get richer and people under 40 get poorer and poorer. At least that is what data from the Federal Reserve is telling us. The wealth distribution by age in America has been a hot topic for years. And…
Can you make a lot of money on YouTube? Once again, it depends. Many people think there’s a direct correlation between YouTube fame and financial fortune. But that’s simplistic and…
Say bonjour to the richest person alive. If you’d told most people that someone would topple Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as the world’s richest person this year, most bets would…
So many people approach building wealth with the wrong mentality. They either (A. expect a sudden financial windfall or (B. refuse to commit to proven habits for saving and compounding.…
Wealth in America is a controversial and oft-debated topic. Its perceived definition also varies wildly by state, according to our list of how much money you need to make in…
None of us want to live paycheck to paycheck and yet 80% of Americans do. With the proper strategies, a little bit of patience, and a clear blueprint for success,…
In 1916, John D. Rockefeller became America’s first official billionaire, as the Standard Oil founder’s fortune swelled to nearly 2% of the country’s economy. Rockefeller would give more than $500…
At some point in our lives, we come to realize the value of our personal wealth. We look at the tremendous assets of millionaire and how they lead completely different…