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Great Wealth Transfer

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economy1 year ago

"The Impact of America's Great Wealth Transfer on Millennials"

The "Great Wealth Transfer" from baby boomers to younger generations, particularly millennials, is expected to amount to trillions of dollars in assets. While some believe this transfer will help millennials recover from economic setbacks, others fear it will further entrench inequality. There are doubts about how much wealth will actually be passed down, with concerns that health care costs may deplete much of it. The impact of this transfer on the economy, culture, and politics is expected to be significant, leading to calls for new laws to ensure a more equitable distribution of wealth.

finance1 year ago

"Report Reveals $5.8 Million Net Worth Requirement for Top 1% of Americans"

According to the 18th edition of the Wealth Report from Douglas Elliman and Knight Frank, it now takes a net worth of $5.8 million to be among the richest 1% of Americans, with the U.S. ranking fourth globally in terms of assets needed to break into the top 1%. The report also highlights the coming Great Wealth Transfer, where $90 trillion in assets will change hands over the next two decades in the U.S. alone, leading to affluent millennials becoming "the richest generation in history" and potentially creating a "seismic shift" in how wealth is used, with younger individuals and more women expressing concerns about climate change and viewing their wealth as a tool for change.