Household net worth hit $169 trillion in Q3 compared with nearly $30 trillion for the economy, or 575% of GDP. That’s about 75% more than it was a generation ago.

Why income inequality is holding back economic growth, in one chart Only the richest 10% of Americans saw their net worth rise over the past decade. Published: April 6, 2018 at 7:51 a.m. ET.

Growth rates of personal income and net worth. Another way to examine the behavior of personal income and net worth is to compare their growth rates. Figure 4 compares quarterly year-over-year-percent ...

More wealth is trickling up. Here, too, the superrich are capturing the lion’s share of gains. Since 1983, the 1 percent’s share of total net worth has jumped to 37 percent, while the share of ...

According to the chart, almost two decades of net worth growth had been wiped out. The savings rate now is a desperate attempt to try to rebuild some of that lost household value.

The four richest men in the US — Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg — saw their collective net worth grow by $229 billion in 2020. Amazon CEO Bezos is now worth $183 ...

In 2025, Americans say they need $1.26 million to retire, $200,000 less than in 2024. Retirement targets depend on lifestyle, spending and how long savings must last. Balancing safety and growth ...