For years, remote work has been championed as a game-changer—offering employees the freedom to work from anywhere, save time on commutes, and improve work-life balance. But as companies push to bring workers back to the office, the debate over remote vs. in-person work has intensified. A recent study, however, challenges many of the assumptions on both sides, revealing that remote work may not be as financially advantageous as many believe, and that inequality arguments against it might not hold up.