Wealth Gap Strains Siblings Across the Rich Poor Divide
A New York feature traces how steep income inequality splits families as siblings confront diverging fortunes. Jayson Seaver recalls pressuring his sister Jackie to college while she resents his wealth and travel. Psychotherapists report rising sibling wealth conflicts amid a 31 percent gain for the top 1 percent since 2009 while others barely rise.
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Within-Family Wealth Gap Mirrors National Inequality
A Pew study and interviews explore how siblings raised together diverge financially and how these differences shape views on national inequality. Jayson Seaver, once affluent, and Jackie Seaver, now content with a modest life, illustrate how effort, education, and life choices drive diverging fortunes.
Start of sign-up season shows gains for health law
The second Obama health care sign-up season reports 1.9 million new marketplace customers through Dec 19 and 4.5 million renewals, with states running their own exchanges excluded. Officials promise a full 50 state report next week and acknowledge work remains.
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