The wealth gap in America has widened dramatically over the past three decades, with the top 10% of earners now holding 68% of the nation's wealth.
Housing and stock market gains have disproportionately benefited wealthy Americans while lower-income families face higher inflation on necessities.
The economic divide creates a cycle where the rich have better opportunities to grow wealth that less affluent Americans cannot access.
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America’s economy has been split in two for a long time.
