economic-inequality

I'm a millionaire living in California. I'm happy to pay higher taxes since I have more wealth — it just makes sense.

Sun, 01/25/2026 - 05:05

Tech Insider : Business

Scott Ellis is a millionaire who supports higher taxes for the wealthy, including himself.
Courtesy of Scott Ellis

finance, as-told-to, contributor-2026, jane-zhang, wealth-tax, California, Billionaires

Millionaires ask leaders at Davos to tax the rich

Wed, 01/21/2026 - 02:02

Tech Insider : Politics, Economy, Business

Davos, Switzerland — The Swiss resort town of Davos hosts the World Economic Forum each January, bringing together politicians, policymakers, and business executives.
Christian Hartmann/Reuters

politics, economy, Tax, Billionaires, economic-inequality, Wealth, davos-2026

The real reason Americans can't get enough sleep

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 05:39

Tech Insider : Economy

Two folks sleeping on money beds with one fast asleep and the other wide awake — The wealthiest parts of America tend to sleep much better than low-income areas.
Tyler Le/BI

Sleep is the great unifier. Everyone needs it to repair cells, store memories, and balance emotions. It also helps us solve complex problems — ever need to just "sleep on it"?

economy, health, Discourse, Sleep, Unemployment, Stress, chronic-pain

It's getting harder than ever to become a self-made billionaire. But inheritances are still going strong.

Sun, 01/14/2024 - 05:26

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

economy, Markets, nepo-babies, Billionaires, Boomers, Wealth, wealth-transfer

America's economy should be 'thrilled' billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett exist, think-tank director says

Wed, 01/10/2024 - 12:49