https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-surprising-post-pandemic-drop-in-income-inequalityContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-surprising-post-pandemic-drop-in-income-inequalityhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-surprising-post-pandemic-drop-in-income-inequality#u120162Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:12:15 +0000Income inequality across the United States dropped unexpectedly during the post-pandemic years, even as overall household income, wealth, and debt stress climbed significantly from 2022 to 2025. Federal Reserve data reveals that older and affluent Americans grew much richer during this period, with citizens aged 75 and older emerging as the wealthiest age group. At the same time, 18 million households now rank among the richest in the nation. However, debt problems for many citizens are flashing warnings not seen since the Great Recession.Why it mattersThe interplay between declining income in