Gavin Newsom warns democracy ‘will die’ without ‘distribution of wealth.’ How to get rich like America’s elites in 2026

Group 1: Economic Landscape - The U.S. economy is described as a K-shaped economy, where wealth is increasingly concentrated among the richest Americans while lower-income households face stagnant wages and high living costs [2][3] - As of Q2 2025, the richest 10% of U.S. households owned approximately 67.4% of the nation's total wealth, with the top 1% holding around $51.86 trillion, nearly equal to the $54.48 trillion owned by the bottom 90% combined [3] Group 2: Real Estate Investment - Real estate is highlighted as a productive, income-generating asset, with Warren Buffett expressing a willingness to invest significantly in apartment houses [5] - Crowdfunding platforms like Arrived allow individuals to invest in rental properties with minimal capital, starting from as little as $100, making real estate investment more accessible [7][8] Group 3: Alternative Assets - Investing in alternative assets, such as art, is gaining attention as a way to diversify portfolios and preserve wealth during inflationary periods [10][12] - Masterworks provides a platform for investing in shares of blue-chip artwork, making high-end art investments accessible to a broader audience [12][13] Group 4: Stock Market Investment - The S&P 500 index fund is recommended as a means for most investors to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of large U.S. companies without the need for active management [16] - Tools like Acorns enable users to invest small amounts, starting from $5, into an S&P 500 ETF, promoting accessibility to stock market investments [18] Group 5: Cryptocurrency - Bitcoin is positioned as a decentralized cryptocurrency that aims to democratize finance by allowing individuals direct control over their money [19][20] - Platforms like Robinhood Crypto facilitate cryptocurrency trading with low barriers to entry, allowing users to buy and sell crypto with as little as $1 [22]