The Wall Street Journal reported this week that 430,000 US households are worth $30 million or more, while a New York Times Opinion column illustrated the growing wealth disparity among Americans and how it is showing up in the nation's economy. Morning Brief Host Julie Hyman and Yahoo Finance Head of News Myles Udland react to these headlines and the rising costs of living for everyday expenses. == Yahoo Finance provides free stock ticker data, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, comprehensive market data, advanced tools, and more information to help you manage your financial life. Connect with us: — Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yahoofinance — X/Twitter: https://x.com/YahooFinance — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yahoofinance/ — TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yahoofinance — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/yahoo-finance See the Latest News & Data: https://finance.yahoo.com/ Get the Yahoo Finance App: — iOS (https://apple.co/3Rten0R) — Android (https://bit.ly/3t8UnXO)