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62% of U.S. adults own stocks, predominantly via funds and retirement accounts. Top 1% control 50% of stocks, bottom 50% own just 1%, widening wealth disparity. 38% of Americans without stocks miss on ...

Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

With close to a decade of writing and editing experience, Maisha specializes in service journalism and has produced work in the lifestyle, financial services, real estate, and culture spaces. She uses ...