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From Greeks to Georgians: America's Wealthiest in 2023
wealth-and-finance2 years ago

From Greeks to Georgians: America's Wealthiest in 2023

In 1983, a net worth of $2 billion would make you the richest person in America, but today you would need close to $3 billion just to crack the top 400. Elon Musk holds the title of the richest person in America for the second year in a row with a net worth of $251 billion, while Jeff Bezos trails behind with $161 billion. The wealth gap between the richest individuals and the average American is vast, with U.S. households having a median net worth of just $166,900.

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Lead Forbes' 2023 List of Richest Americans
business2 years ago

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos Lead Forbes' 2023 List of Richest Americans

Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos top Forbes' 400 richest people in America in 2023, with Musk retaining the top spot despite recent financial losses. The list includes a diverse range of individuals from various industries, with Microsoft's Bill Gates and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg also ranking in the top 10. Notably, former NBA star Michael Jordan makes his debut on the list. However, there are no women in the top 10, although three women appear in the top 20. Lukas Walton, grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, is now the youngest richest person in the U.S. at age 37. Notable exclusions from the list include former president Donald Trump and several tech industry figures.