Data from the Federal Reserve shows that the so-called K-shaped economy in America is alive and well, with low- and middle-income households falling further behind as the richest Americans pull away.

The numbers would solve a lot of problems, but create others. Research shows that the average American would have a six- to seven-figure income if the nation’s wealth were distributed equally. Nearly ...

The U.S. stock market generates enormous wealth, but that wealth concentrates heavily at the top. What if it didn’t? What if every American owned an equal share of publicly traded companies? It’s a ...

Many commentators today observe the U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcated, with the rich getting richer while poor and middle-class families are falling farther behind. Some refer to it as a ...

On the Wednesday, March 25, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: America’s wealth gap is exploding, with the top 0.1% pulling far ahead. As calls for a wealth tax grow louder, USA TODAY Personal ...

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sounding a stark warning about the U.S. economy — and the future of American ...

The total market value of the U.S. stock market stood at approximately $62.8 trillion, as of mid-2025. The U.S. population is roughly 330 million people, as of October 2025. Dividing $62.8 trillion by ...