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Swedish Pensioners Regret Losing Wealth Tax 20 Years Ago
SolutionsJan 19

Swedish Pensioners Regret Losing Wealth Tax 20 Years Ago

Swedish retirees are looking back with regret at their country's 2006 decision to abolish the wealth tax, saying they didn't realize how much it would transform their egalitarian society. Two decades later, Sweden has become a "paradise for the super-rich" with 42 billionaires and growing inequality.

Phys.org3 min read
Millionaires Say Extreme Wealth Threatens Democracy
Global NewsJan 21

Millionaires Say Extreme Wealth Threatens Democracy

In a surprising turn, 62% of millionaires now admit that extreme wealth poses a real threat to democracy. Even the wealthy are calling for higher taxes on the ultra-rich to protect fairness and opportunity for everyone.

Fast Company2 min read
New Plan Shows How to Tackle Inequality and Climate Together
SolutionsJun 5

New Plan Shows How to Tackle Inequality and Climate Together

A major global study reveals how raising living standards for billions, cutting work hours in half, and preventing climate disaster could all happen together. The solution requires tackling extreme wealth inequality head-on.

Positive News3 min read
Norway Wealth Fund Drops Adani Green Energy Investment
Planet WinsMar 1

Norway Wealth Fund Drops Adani Green Energy Investment

Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has removed Adani Green Energy from its investment portfolio. The decision by the world's largest sovereign wealth fund signals growing global scrutiny of investment ethics in renewable energy.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Islamic Endowment Model Offers Path to Wealth Equality
Solutions6d ago

Islamic Endowment Model Offers Path to Wealth Equality

A business leader says Saudi Arabia's ancient charity system could help fix modern wealth gaps. The model keeps giving for generations without hoarding money.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
MTN Ghana Teaches Wealth and Wellbeing in Masterclass
SolutionsApr 25

MTN Ghana Teaches Wealth and Wellbeing in Masterclass

Ghana's largest telecom company is going beyond connectivity to help customers build lasting wealth and protect their mental health. Financial experts and psychologists teamed up to share practical strategies for sustainable success.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Small, Steady Savings Build Wealth Better Than Big Salaries
SolutionsFeb 11

Small, Steady Savings Build Wealth Better Than Big Salaries

A Ghana investment expert says consistent saving beats high income for building wealth. His advice challenges the old "get a job, work till 60" retirement model.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
NYC Small Businesses Build Wealth Through Property Ownership
SolutionsMay 7

NYC Small Businesses Build Wealth Through Property Ownership

Small business owners across New York are shifting from simply surviving to building lasting wealth by purchasing the properties where they operate. This strategic move is creating stability and generational value in one of America's most expensive markets.

Google News - Small Business Success3 min read
South Africa's Solar Shift Reveals Energy Inequality Gap
Planet WinsFeb 16

South Africa's Solar Shift Reveals Energy Inequality Gap

New research from the University of Cambridge shows how South Africans are moving off the electricity grid in three distinct ways, but the trend is exposing deep inequalities that echo the country's apartheid past. The findings offer crucial insights for cities worldwide facing similar energy transitions.

PV Magazine3 min read
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Community HeroesMar 13

Mexico's Billionaires Hit Record $267B in Combined Wealth

Twenty-four Mexicans made Forbes' 2026 Billionaires List with a combined fortune of $267.3 billion, up 61% from last year. The surge reflects growing prosperity among Mexico's business elite, led by telecom titan Carlos Slim.

Mexico News Daily2 min read
OpenAI Proposes 4-Day Workweek and AI Wealth for All
InnovationApr 7

OpenAI Proposes 4-Day Workweek and AI Wealth for All

OpenAI just released a bold vision for how AI could reshape the economy to benefit everyone, not just tech billionaires. The plan includes shorter workweeks, public wealth funds that give every American a stake in AI profits, and new ways to protect workers.

Google News - Business3 min read
400 Millionaires Ask Governments to Tax Them More
Global NewsJan 22

400 Millionaires Ask Governments to Tax Them More

Hundreds of wealthy individuals from 24 countries are demanding higher taxes on themselves to fight inequality. Disney heirs, actors, and business leaders say it's time for the ultra-rich to pay their fair share.

Futurism2 min read
400 Millionaires Ask World Leaders: Tax Us More
SolutionsJan 22

400 Millionaires Ask World Leaders: Tax Us More

Nearly 400 of the world's wealthiest people just asked global leaders to raise their taxes. The letter, released during the World Economic Forum in Davos, calls out extreme inequality and demands action.

Reasons to be Cheerful2 min read
Financial Strategist Teaches Low-Income Families to Build Wealth
Community HeroesApr 30

Financial Strategist Teaches Low-Income Families to Build Wealth

Wacinque Amistad Kaizen BeMende is breaking the cycle of poverty by teaching unbanked and low-income Americans about savings and retirement programs many have never heard of. His financial literacy work focuses on early savings for children, support for disabled individuals, and retirement solutions for workers without employer plans.

Google News - Poverty Reduction2 min read
Wealth Advisor's 'Deathbed Self' Trick Makes Decisions Easier
Acts of KindnessMar 24

Wealth Advisor's 'Deathbed Self' Trick Makes Decisions Easier

A private wealth advisor reveals how imagining advice from your future "deathbed self" can transform daily decision-making. Her TED talk combines psychological research with real stories to help people live with more clarity and joy. ---

TED2 min read
Monroe Wins $55K to Help Families Build Wealth
SolutionsFeb 5

Monroe Wins $55K to Help Families Build Wealth

Monroe, Louisiana just secured $55,000 to create a financial education center that will help residents achieve homeownership and build lasting wealth. The city is one of just 14 selected across the Southeast for this economic opportunity program.

Google News - Economic Growth2 min read
Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy
Planet WinsMar 4

Norway's $1.6T Fund Invests $425M in US Clean Energy

The world's largest sovereign wealth fund just made its first renewable energy investment in America, buying into 22 solar and wind facilities. The move signals growing confidence in US clean energy markets.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Lagos Youth Learn Money Skills at US Consulate Event
Acts of KindnessApr 24

Lagos Youth Learn Money Skills at US Consulate Event

Young African leaders gathered at the US Consulate in Lagos to learn how financial choices today shape their futures tomorrow. Real estate executive Evelyn Edumoh and wealth coach Sola Adesakin taught practical skills for building lasting wealth with purpose.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Nigerian Fintech Opens Investing to 2 Million People
SolutionsMay 30

Nigerian Fintech Opens Investing to 2 Million People

A Lagos startup is solving a problem affecting 96% of Nigerians: no access to wealth building tools. Cowrywise turned wealth management from an exclusive club into something anyone can access from their phone.

TechCabal2 min read
South Korea Plans AI Wealth for All Citizens
SolutionsMay 23

South Korea Plans AI Wealth for All Citizens

South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister says artificial intelligence profits should benefit everyone, not just tech giants. The bold vision comes as the nation grapples with how to share the windfall from its booming AI and semiconductor industries.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read

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