Protesters are targeting the Hamptons as part of a Labor Day weekend action against billionaires

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A beachfront residence is seen in East Hampton

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Warren Buffett just published a mini letter about his plans to give his billions away, his kids — and how lucky he's been

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Warren Buffett, 94, is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

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3 US-based academics awarded the Nobel prize in economics for their work on wealth inequality

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Nobel Committee announces the winners of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economic Science during a press conference at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 14, 2024
The Nobel committee announces the winners of the 2024 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

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Bill Gates calls for higher taxes on the rich — but warns against crushing the American dream

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Bill Gates' ideal tax system would leave him worth 62% less, but still a billionaire.

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Warren Buffett once told Barack Obama the wealthy should pay more tax — and that his wealth is partly down to luck

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Warren Buffett and Barack Obama.

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The squatters in Gordon Ramsay's London restaurant are likely to get kicked out, but the process is a pain, lawyers say

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Gordon Ramsay in April 2024, and a notice posted by a group occupying one of his London restaurants.

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The top 4 ways big corporations are fueling global wealth inequality: report

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Occupy Wall Street protesters in 2011.

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It's never been harder to build wealth. Blame high interest rates and the US housing market.

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The housing market has been pushed out of reach for some Americans by sky-high mortgage rates.
The housing market has been pushed out of reach for some Americans by sky-high mortgage rates.

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Most American men see their earnings plateau after 35 — but not the top 2%, says an economist

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Most American men see their earnings plateau after 35 — but not the top 2%, says an economist

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Baby boomers are big winners from the Fed's policies - but younger generations are 'screwed,' market veteran says

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Baby boomers are the big winners from the Fed's policies, Larry McDonald says.

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