How Many American Families Can Afford to Attend the World Cup?
2026 is not 1994
Most Americans can’t afford to attend the World Cup
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Announcing In Our Economy
A 5-month experiment leading up to the release of the Survey of Consumer Finances
The poorest billionaire is far too rich
And Elon Musk's wealth is a crime
Here’s an interactive visualization that allows you to put the wealth of the poorest in perspective. Enter a number that is meaningful to you – maybe how much you hope to save for retirement, how much money you’d have if...
Why Trump Doesn't Think about Your Finances
Donald Trump just told the world, “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation.”
A billionaire has more money than you can imagine
When people talk about billionaires, it’s hard to fathom just how much money we’re talking about. I created this game to help people understand just how much money a billion dollars is.