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Is it hard to become rich in America?
Becoming rich in America takes hard work. The United States is called the “Land of Opportunity” for a reason. Many millionaires in America are self-made, coming from humble beginnings. While it’s rarely possible to get rich without hard work and dedication, there are great rewards.
What is the best country to live in if you’re rich?
Overall, the best country for the super rich to live in is Australia, followed by Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Norway, Denmark, Canada, New Zealand, Brunei, Bahrain and Germany.
How rich are Americans compared to other countries?
On average, U.S. families have a net worth of $176,100, compared to just $128,400 in the second-wealthiest country on the map, Switzerland. The colors of the bubbles correspond to “household net adjusted disposable income,” as the OECD refers to it, which has to do with the money you bring in each year rather than what you own.
Why is Western Europe so rich?
Western Europe is rich due to its wars. Europeans love doing wars. One of the biggest way of increasing your wealth can be from conquest. Once you’ve conquered a State/Region, you can easily loot and gather tons of ressources.
Do Europeans see money differently from Americans?
Europeans see money differently from Americans. Where Americans are obsessed with money, Europeans seem to have a lighter approach about money. After almost finishing my loop around Stonehenge, I stumbled across a French woman who was lying on the ground sideways.
I think the two are correlated. Concerning income taxes, even if most people in high brackets feel they pay an insane amount in taxes, they are still paying less in the US than they would in most of Western Europe. High income taxes for high incomes have a double consequence: