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15 Nov '23
Net Worth Growth – Financial Voyeurism Part 4
Continue readingWhat has the typical family net worth growth been over time in the United States? Are you accumulating assets faster or slower than your age group peers? And what has the impact of recent inflation been on household net worth? The Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF) is conducted every three years. It […]
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08 Nov '23
Household Net Worth – Financial Voyeurism Part 3
Continue readingFinancial curiosity often leads us to ponder how our finances compare to those of others. Are we accumulating assets faster or slower than our peers, and how does our household net worth measure up to the national average? In this third part of our series on financial voyeurism, we delve into the intricacies of net […]
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01 Nov '23
Net Worth by Age in the U.S. – Financial Voyeurism Part 2
Continue readingThe household net worth in the United States varies significantly across different age groups. Understanding the average net worth of households at different stages of life is essential for financial planning; and makes for good financial rubbernecking. To gain insights into this complex topic, we turn to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), […]
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11 Mar '18
How Do You Stack Up?
Continue readingEmployees at technology companies—as a group—are highly compensated. Nonetheless, it may not feel like it, given the high cost of living in tech hubs like Seattle or the San Francisco Bay Area. To keep grounded in reality, I look forward every three years to the Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Consumer Finances for the latest […]