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Millennials the largest share of the U.S. workforce, control 4.6% of U.S. wealth

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Re: Millennials the largest share of the U.S. workforce, control 4.6% of U.S. wealth

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Time for a real estate tax, not a feel good giving pledge by the billionaires.

Taking someone else's money is the solution?

Yes, taking someone else's money is usually how taxes work.

Re: Millennials the largest share of the U.S. workforce, control 4.6% of U.S. wealth

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Time for a real estate tax, not a feel good giving pledge by the billionaires.

Taking someone else's money is the solution?

If you think this isn't already what's happening with the massive transfer of wealth to the already wealthy, your head is in the sand

Re: Millennials the largest share of the U.S. workforce, control 4.6% of U.S. wealth

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It seems to be expected that people who have been earning an income for less time have fewer saved assets than people who have been working longer.

> 4 Times Poorer Than Baby Boomers Were At Age 34

Same age comparison. However doesn't seem to account for 4 additional years of education (university)

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