'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 pet owners as lifetime cost of cats and dogs exceeds $30K — are pets now only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for ...

The rich pay thousands for niche consultants, from baby namers to pet nutritionists. Is this ever a good investment?

Baby-naming consultants help affluent parents find the perfect name for their new bundle of joy. Taylor A. Humphrey, a baby-naming influencer and consultant in the San Francisco Bay area, charges $200 ...

'Pet poverty' strikes 1 in 7 US pet owners as the average lifetime cost of caring for cats and dogs exceeds $30K — is raising pets only for the rich?

A 2025 survey commissioned by MetLife found 1 in 7 (15%) of U.S. pet owners experience “pet poverty,” struggling to pay for ...
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Former pet monkeys get a new lease on life in the trees of Primate Paradise

OSTEEN, Fla. — In a trend on social media, people are showing off the pet monkeys they own, often to generate revenue for their animals. Owners are often forced to give up their monkeys because they ...
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Pet costs top $30K - is owning a pet only for the rich?

In the United States, the financial strain of pet ownership is becoming increasingly apparent, with 1 in 7 pet owners ...

Forget billionaire Charlie Munger’s rule about saving your first $100K — here’s why everything changes when you hit $20K, and how to take advantage

The dearth of savings is particularly acute for younger Americans. According to a 2024 report by Fidelity Investments, the ...

The world's richest people now control nearly $60 trillion — here's how they're investing their fortunes

The world's ultra-rich control $59.8 trillion, shifting wealth to real estate, art, and impact investing, Altrata's 2025 data ...
Palo Alto Weekly

Guest Opinion: To build housing, we need to fix RHNA

As my colleagues and I enter the final weeks of the legislative session, housing is rightly at the center of our attention. But as high-profile bills move across the floor, I keep returning to an ...