The Growing Divide: Wealth vs. Wages

While your take-home pay struggles to keep pace, the financial markets have been telling

a completely different story. The US stock market, particularly the S&P 500,

has not just met, but wildly exceeded expectations. Consider this, since 2010,

while real personal income has crawled up by approximately 50% after adjusting for inflation,

the S&P 500 has absolutely soared by nearly 300% in inflation adjusted returns.

For the seasoned investor, this might sound like a win, a confirmation of

savvy portfolio choices. But for the vast majority of working professionals and

small business owners, it's a cruel taunt. You've grown accustomed to the disappointment of stagnant,