Americans are richer than ever — at least on paper

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People walking through the Financial District near the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City on July 28, 2025.
Americans grew wealthier as stocks and housing gains pushed net worth to record highs, Fed data shows.

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Housing affordability has improved, but not by much

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US homebuyers need to make $114,000 a year to afford a median-priced home, Redfin says.

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