Does living in an unequal society make people unhappy? Not necessarily, reveals the largest study ever conducted on the ...

Low-income Americans have missed out on the wealth effects that have benefited the highest earners. The Fed, which has played a role in what economists refer to as the K-shaped economy, can’t easily ...

Taxes, benefits, and household data make America look more unequal than it is.

The belief that if you work, you will be able to succeed has fallen in recent years, but a strong 70% majority still believes it is true. Democrats have always been less likely to believe the American ...

The structure of America’s economy has had a drastic change. Wealth inequality has exploded. A few have become super rich, while the average person struggles to afford the high cost of living. Health ...

Hello! My name is Theo Wells-Spackman, and I joined VTDigger in July to cover wealth, poverty and economic inequality in Vermont. My position is made possible by Report for America and by VTDigger ...

The Federal Reserve closed 2025 by cutting rates by a quarter point for the third time this year. The decision was not ...

In our hyper-connected era, digital access isn't optional, it’s foundational. Yet for too many families, reliable broadband remains out of reach. This modern inequality isn’t just about buffering, it ...