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Jeremy Grantham, the well-known British investor recently issued a warning that what lies ahead is worse than a recession. But who is Jeremy Grantham and why does he believe this? Renowned for his work examining market bubbles, Grantham shared his opinions on the contemporary economic landscape. He also provides insights that are both thought-provoking and...

Bruce Abrahamse

Bruce Abrahamse

Science & Technology Journalist

It’s hard to fathom how much money one billion dollars is, let alone $180.6 billion – Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos’s current net worth. Irish-American fantasy novel writer Theresa Searcaigh posted this question on her Twitter feed: If billionaires have so much money, why don’t they use it to end poverty? (1,2) Tumblr user Olivesawl responded,...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

There’s a billionaire space race going on, and not everyone is excited about the outcome. The net worth of billionaires Elon Musk, Richard Branson, and Jeff Bezos amass to about $400 billion — roughly the GDP of Ireland. In the past, only countries were wealthy enough to launch into space. But now three men create...

Sarah Biren

Sarah Biren

Food Journalist

The world’s wealthiest people are often criticized for being greedy. In many cases, this criticism is warranted. While a significant portion of society struggles to put food on its tables, the wealthiest among us seem to continue to make more and more money. This reality has become even more apparent amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. While millions...

Brittany Hambleton

Brittany Hambleton

Freelance Contributor

 A couple from Boston named Rob and Karen Hale have always been big on making sizable donations to charities. This year though, they’ve set a new goal and are well on their way to making great strides to change the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of people.  The Plan.          The Hales have been long-time,...

Leah Berenson

Leah Berenson

Science & Technology Journalist

People have their own opinions about billionaires, however, it can’t be denied that it means something significant if all of them are trying to leave the country. This is what is happening with China’s billionaires. Apparently, nearly all of them are trying to flee the country. If they are successful, they will take $60 billion...

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer