10+ Best Articles on Wealth
The most useful articles on wealth from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Wealth Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on wealth by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Videos
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The 99% Is a Myth—Here's How It Really Breaks Down
When it comes to the division of wealth, many Americans believe that the country is split between the 1%, which possesses a significant share of the country’...
Trending
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Does winning the lottery actually ruin your life?
At the start of the graphic novel Bloke’s Progress, our everyday hero Darren Bloke isn’t coping with the everyday stresses of life. He has a tedious job, a grinding commute, squalling children and …
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on wealth—all under 10 minutes.
As wealth inequality spirals out of control, many Americans can no longer afford to drive
The increasing inaccessibility of cars to the non-wealthy is having detrimental effects on the nation's social fabric
Boomers dying out could lead to a colossal transfer of wealth
Millennials are expected to hold five times as much wealth as they do today by 2030, when they're estimated to inherit over $68 trillion from their parents.
Why the super rich are inevitable
Why some mathematicians argue the economy is designed to create a few super rich people – unless we stop it.
The rise of the world's first trillionaire
When will it happen, and who will it be?
"Time inequality" is the world's real problem, not income inequality
Inequality should be measured in terms of the time it takes for us to earn the money to buy the things we need.
«For every 1% increase in population, personal resource abundance increased by 4% and global resource abundance increased by 8%.»
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on wealth.
Is Wine Fake?—Asterisk
Wine commands wealth, prestige, and attention from aficionados. How much of what they admire is in their heads?
Why Isn’t the Whole World Rich?—Asterisk
The question of why some countries join the developed world while others remain in poverty has vexed economists for decades. What makes it so hard to answer?
Ranked: The World’s Wealthiest Cities, by Number of Millionaires
This ranking of the world's wealthiest cities leverages a robust data set that tracks the location and net worth of ultra-wealthy individuals
Charting the Relationship Between Wealth and Happiness, by Country
Throughout history, the pursuit of happiness has been a preoccupation of humankind. Of course, we humans are not just content with measuring our own happiness, but also our happiness in relation to…
When You’re a Billionaire, Your Hobbies Can Slash Your Tax Bill
Thoroughbred horses, auto racing, massive ranches, luxury hotels. The hobbies and side businesses of the ultrawealthy create huge write-offs that can let them get away with paying little or no income…
Publications
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Visual Capitalist
Data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investing, technology, and the economy.
Literary Hub
A daily literary website highlighting the best in contemporary fiction, nonfiction, and criticism.
ProPublica
Pursuing stories with moral force Send us things: http://propub.li/3ewuUKH Newsletter: http://propub.li/2Opjiys Masto: http://newsie.social/@ProPublica TikTok: http://propub.li/3J4re5o
Tim Harford
Author How To Make The World Add Up (UK) / The Data Detective (US). Cautionary Tales podcast. Undercover Economist at the FT. BBC More or Less. Views my own.
The Pudding
The Pudding is a digital publication that explains ideas debated in culture with visual essays. Email: sup@pudding.cool Support: http://patreon.com/thepudding
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