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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
More than 120 wealthy Britons are asking Prime Minister Andy Burnham to tax them more, not less. Their message is simple: "We can afford it" and Britain needs it.
As SpaceX's IPO creates thousands of new millionaires, philanthropist Melinda French Gates has a challenge for them: commit to giving away at least half of it. Her message comes as tech wealth reaches historic highs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
In Minnesota, where over 102,000 seniors live with Alzheimer's, RBC Wealth Management is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to support families navigating one of life's hardest journeys. The collaboration provides resources, education, and hope to those touched by dementia.
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.
Nearly seven in ten Americans now support creating a public fund that would give citizens a stake in AI company profits. The idea gained momentum as tech workers face layoffs while AI firms see record growth.
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.
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.
MacKenzie Scott has donated over $26 billion since 2019, yet her fortune continues to climb thanks to rising Amazon stock values. Her latest $20 million gift to youth mental health shows how strategic investing and generous giving can work hand in hand.
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.
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. ---
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