Big news about money! The total amount of money that people in the U.S. own went up to a record high at the end of 2024. This is because the stock market (where people buy and sell parts of companies) did really well. But lately, things have slowed down.
- The total money went up to $169.4 trillion!
- This is the slowest increase in a while.
- The stock market went up a little, but then lost a lot of money recently.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total US Household Wealth (end of 2024) | $169.4 trillion |
| S&P 1500 gain (Q4 2024) | 2.1% |
| Stock Market Losses (since 2025 start) | ~$2.7 trillion |
