The US longevity gap is becoming a chasm. For decades, life expectancy in the States has lagged behind wealthy nations like Japan, Switzerland and Australia, with Americans consistently dying younger than their peers abroad. Now, a landmark “population autopsy” analyzing more than 63 million deaths has identified two key factors fueling shorter lifespans nationwide, as … Read more
America didn’t lose all its malls to the internet. It traded them in for Botox. Walk into any strip center worth its rent in 2025 and you’ll find the same thing: a med spa where the shoe store was and an IV drip lounge where the electronics store used to be. Now there’s data to … Read more
In Iran, people are struggling to afford meat and eggs — thousands of miles away in Los Angeles, many from the same country are building real estate empires. In early 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran killed thousands of protesting citizens who took to the streets out of financial desperation. “If you cannot afford your … Read more
DEAR ABBY: For the past three years, my family has had reunions with my older half-sister, “Sybil.” We did not grow up together, and we have very different lifestyles. I grew up with little money and numerous hardships; Sybil grew up having every need and want met. She’s successful and wealthy. I am proud of … Read more
It’s an entirely different kind of school rush. When Zohran Mamdani won New York’s mayoral election last November, Caven Wagstaff’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing for weeks. Wagstaff runs his own firm, wrangling places for wealthy American families keen to land their kids a perch at tony British private schools. Mamdani, as mayor-elect, turbocharged his biz. … Read more
In a world of $160,000 “human optimization devices,” $10,000-per week wellness retreats and $22 collagen smoothies at upscale LA grocery store Erewhon, longevity has become not just a goal but a wealth-coded aesthetic. In this aspirational ecosystem, health is not just maintained, but curated and signaled. Interventions that once required prescriptions are now accessible via … Read more
Feeling 40 at 80, your body still bouncy, your risk of disease no higher, and your zest for life intact… the longevity dream has its appeal. But for some of those spending the most on it, it’s become a nightmare. Achieving the impossible has turned to an obsession — and in some cases, an illness, … Read more
Raising elitist little ones simply won’t fly with this Upper East Side mama. When cruising the friendly skies with her brood in tow, Lia, a lawyer and married mother of two, doesn’t treat her tots to first-class seating nor private plane exclusivity. But her aversion to spoiling the kids with luxe traveling accommodations isn’t about barring them … Read more
Rich people, poor behavior. Americans who live in households making upwards of $100,000 a year are twice as likely as poverty-stricken shoppers to steal from self-checkouts, a new survey has found. A sizable 40% of six-figure earners admitted to deliberately not scanning an item at a store, according to a recent LendingTree report — more … Read more
They say money doesn’t buy happiness. And for some, it also can’t buy skin health. One persistent, inflammatory skin disease has become a growing problem across the globe, especially in wealthier areas, according to a new analysis of 236 countries. In JAMA Dermatology last week, researchers in China warned that the incidence rate of psoriasis … Read more
Forget Silicon Valley — America’s young and rich professionals prefer the country’s northeast neighborhoods, a new study asserts. GOBankingRates conducted research into the wealthiest areas with the highest share of residents aged in their 30s and 40s. It turns out that 5 of the top 10 towns are New York City commuter hubs. The company … Read more
It’s an embarrassment of riches. Sure, money talks. But it doesn’t always say the right thing — especially when speaking through the oft-tone deaf, not-so down-to-earth mouths of millionaire and billionaire influencers. Becca Bloom, the moneyed monarch of “RichTok” thanks to her $500,000 designer shopping sprees and lavish trappings, was nearly dethroned by irate internet critics. Virtual … Read more
It’s all for show. The wealthiest New Yorkers are no longer just having fancy parties, they’re staging events with elaborate, world-class entertainment elements, from violinists suspended from the ceiling playing rock songs to boudoir circus acts. “[We work] with a roster of talent that rivals productions from Broadway to Vegas,” Darren Olarsch, founder of On … Read more
America’s elite are increasingly drawn to “golden” visa programs with new opportunities emerging in sunny and desirable locations. The latest countries to be included in the trend are some Caribbean Islands — namely, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, and St. Lucia. The islands offer citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs, also dubbed “golden passports.” The visa … Read more
Conversations about flying today are sparking memories of nostalgic times in the skies and the ways in which travel has changed over the years. A Reddit user recently posted a message in the “r/aviation” forum, asking, “So were the airlines of the ‘golden ages’ operating at a massive loss?” “Pan Am, for example, lasted 64 … Read more
In 2015, Danielle Styron, then 32, was offered her dream job as a private jet flight attendant. It promised a six-figure salary, trips to luxury resorts and full benefits. It seemed too good to be true — and it was. Over the course of two phone interviews, the pilot continually hinted at the “alternative lifestyle” of … Read more
Money talks — and moves. In 2025, 142,000 millionaires around the world are expected to relocate — the largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history — per Henley & Partners, a London-based consultancy that tracks global trends in high-net-worth relocation. Scottsdale, AZ., unseated Austin, TX., as the fastest-growing millionaire hub in the US … Read more
Money talks — and moves. In 2025, 142,000 millionaires around the world are expected to relocate — the largest voluntary transfer of private capital in modern history — per Henley & Partners, a London-based consultancy that tracks global trends in high-net-worth relocation. Scottsdale, AZ., unseated Austin, TX., as the fastest-growing millionaire hub in the US … Read more
Colleges have become so expensive that even wealthy families are looking for ways to save on tuition. While this typically means trying to secure scholarships, another way of snagging lower tuition is becoming increasingly popular: buying property in the state your child will be attending college. All 50 states offer tuition discounts to in-state residents, … Read more
Children from wealthier families have less stress and longer life expectancies than poorer kids — who may be put at a “biological disadvantage,” a new study found. Low-income kids produce as much as 23% more cortisol — the “stress hormone” — than their wealthier peers, aging their cells a whopping 10 years, according to researchers … Read more