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[–] -1 points 2 years ago (4 children)

The survey showed other stark contrasts. While Black households saw their median income fall by 2% - versus a 3% rise for all families - their median net worth shot up by 60% to outpace all other racial and ethnic groups during those three years

The poor got richer

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years ago

    Despite Black families experiencing the largest growth in median net wealth — a 60% bump from 2019 — their 2022 levels remained the lowest among all other racial or ethnic groups, and they also saw incomes falter.

    The 37% rise in net worth, which was more than double the next-largest upswing on record, was largely fueled by asset growth — specifically home values and stock market gains that far exceeded consumer price inflation, Fed researchers said.

    Figured_ I would add a bit more context to your argument. You can't gain in net wealth if you have nothing to gain with. Emphasis in above quote is mine.

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  • [–] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    How the hell do you make less money and increase net worth? Is this only surveying home owners?

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