The richest 1% of households have accumulated almost 1,000 times more wealth than the poorest 20% over the last three and a ...

The wealth gap in the United States isn't just wide—it's a chasm. The top 1 percent, about 1.3 million households, hold $52 trillion in net worth. The bottom 50 percent, 66 million households, scrape ...

•In one year, the top 1% — 3.5 million citizens — increased their wealth by $4 trillion, hitting a record $52 trillion. •In one year, the top 0.1% — 350,000 citizens — doubled their wealth to $23 ...

According to Forbes, there are 3,028 billionaires worldwide. That’s 247 more than there were in 2024. The total net worth of all these billionaires? Approximately $16.1 trillion. The top 10 ...

There are roughly 342.6 million people in the U.S., according to Census data. The average consumer spends around $77,280 annually, while the median household income is $83,730. That doesn’t leave a ...

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Every massive fortune starts with a decision—an idea to sell something, invest in something, or take over something most people wouldn’t touch. For these families, those early choices turned into ...