Wealthy News

'Buffett Rule' tax increase fails Senate vote

A tax increase on individuals earning more than $1 million annually proposed by President Barack Obama failed to pass in the U.S. Senate Monday.

In the Media by Larry Clifton - 5 comments

Roseanne Barr: Rich should be beheaded for not giving up wealth

Speaking on the Russia Today television network, comedian and community activist Roseanne Barr sought to rekindle the guillotine, insisting the ultra-rich should be beheaded for not giving up their wealth.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 7 comments

Warren Buffett's debt plan: Apply tax increases to the mega-rich

In an opinion piece published in The New York Times, billionaire Warren Buffett offered his perspectives on tackling America's fiscal woes, focusing on individuals who earn more than $1 million annually.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 7 comments

1,470 of the Nation's Wealthiest Citizens Pay Zero in Taxes

According to a recently released IRS report, many of the wealthiest citizens in the United States are not paying their fair share.

In the Media by Paul Magno - 33 comments

Op-Ed: Excess Personal Wealth: Australia and Canada Second and Third?

The Pacific Basin – including China and Japan -- maintains a commanding presence among wealthy individuals/nations with Australia and Canada, following the United States, having the highest proportions of 'high-net-worth-individuals.'

In the Media by Robert G Cope - 2 comments

Rangel promises to tax the rich through healthcare reform package

As Democrats seek to push through a healthcare reform plan that features 'graduated surtaxes' as early as Monday, Republicans are quick to cite the impact on small businesses.

In the Media by Michael Krebs - 9 comments

United Kingdom's super wealthy struck by downturn

The Sunday Times Rich List was published today and it shows that some of the United Kingdoms wealthiest people have been hit by the bad state of the economy.

In the Media by Jane Fazackarley - 3 comments

Indentured Servitude In The Wealthy Man's Army: A Therapist's Point Of View

In an industry of psychotherapeutic providers where countless studies have shown clear evidence that the cost substantiates the benefit of therapy, an interesting syndrome exists. Wealthy clients "expect" premium service.

In the Media by Nikki Weingartner - 4 comments

Bringing Up Baby Like a Rockefeller

You've won the lotto or are just Donald Trump rich and now you plan on bringing new life into the world. So what does the pampered babies get these days? The same as all babies just with a bit more frills and whistles.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 4 comments