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Entrepreneurs can make up to 70% more than paid employees per year, but there’s high inequality among the self-employed

Entrepreneurs can make up to 70% more than paid employees per year, but there’s high inequality among the self-employed

In an analysis of tax and income data from 2000 to 2015, the study found the average entrepreneur made $27,000 annually (in 2012 dollars) at age 25—slightly less than the $29,000 for a paid employee at the same age. But those workers soon switched places, and by age 30 entrepreneurs made $55,000 versus $45,000 for paycheck workers, or 22% more. …

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Pope Leo's 1st formal interview: Wage inequality, Elon Musk, peace and polarization – National Catholic Reporter

Pope Leo’s 1st formal interview: Wage inequality, Elon Musk, peace and polarization  National Catholic Reporter Pope Leo takes swipe at Elon Musk’s wealth: ‘We’re in big trouble’  The Times The Pope: Let us overcome hatred and violence  Vatican News In interview with Crux correspondent, Pope talks Ukraine, synodality, polarization, World Cup  Crux | Taking the Catholic Pulse Pope Leo criticises high, Musk-style corporate pay …

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Rising inequality is turning US into an autocratic state, billionaire warns | US economy

Rising inequality is turning US into an autocratic state, billionaire warns | US economy

One of the world’s most prominent hedge fund billionaires has warned that rising inequality is turning the US into an autocratic state and condemned business leaders for failing to speak out against Donald Trump’s policies. Ray Dalio, the founder of Bridgewater Associates, said “gaps in wealth” and a collapse in trust were driving “more extreme” policies in the US. Speaking …

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