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Rising Income Inequality Strains American Families, Fuels Wealth Gap

8/18/2025

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Income inequality in the U.S. has increased over the past 50 years, with the bottom 90% earning less of total income.
Corporate tax cuts under Trump did not raise wages for most workers, benefiting mainly top earners.
Rising essential living costs have outpaced wage growth, financially straining many Americans.
The wealth gap contributes to significant disparities in life expectancy between rich and poor.

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Story summary

Income inequality in the U.S. has increased over the past 50 years, with the bottom 90% earning less of total income.
Corporate tax cuts under Trump did not raise wages for most workers, benefiting mainly top earners.
Rising essential living costs have outpaced wage growth, financially straining many Americans.
The wealth gap contributes to significant disparities in life expectancy between rich and poor.