The world's richest people now control nearly $60 trillion — here's how they're investing their fortunes

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The world's ultra-rich now control nearly $60 trillion, and younger generations are transforming how it's invested, per Altrata's data.

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One chart shows the jobs where Americans feel financially comfortable and where they're struggling

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Newly released survey results show the financial security of working adults in the US.

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I shopped for my family's groceries at both Walmart and Target. Some prices were similar, but the experiences weren't.

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I compared my shopping experiences at both Walmart and Target.

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Fired federal workers risk losing the student-loan forgiveness they signed up for

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Fired federal workers risk losing eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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As the government shutdown drags on, company earnings may give a clue about how the economy is faring

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There will be several earnings announcements this week from companies in the financial sector.

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A Colorado city gave low-income residents a $500 monthly basic income for 2 years. The results were mixed.

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The City of Boulder's guaranteed basic income pilot program showed mixed results.

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