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12 books that Bill Gates thinks everyone should read
Billionaire Bill Gates has said he reads about a book a week.We sifted through years of his book recommendations to find 12 that made especially strong impressions on him. Read on to find out why he...
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It’s been a really good year for Jeff Bezos
Amazon is on a hot streak. The ecommerce giant has steadily transformed from a company bent on spending to a company rolling in cash as of late, culminating recently in its third straight quarter of...
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7 of the richest people in the world, by region
Wealth research and insight firm Wealth-X recently released its annual Billionaire Census — a report identifying and analyzing the different trends and behaviors of the world's 2,473 billionaires,...
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21 traits of billionaires that you can start developing today
What do all billionaires have in common?Well, besides the size of their bank accounts, many of them exhibit special traits and personality quirks that have helped them achieve unlimited success — and...
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The fabulous life of billionaire Michael Dell, who just completed a $67...
On September 7, Michael Dell once again defied the naysayers and closed the largest technology acquisition in history, the $65 billion purchase of EMC.With an estimated net worth of $20 billion, Dell...
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The fabulous life of legendary fashion billionaire Ralph Lauren
Ralph Lauren is a name synonymous with American fashion. And yet, the story of how he built one of the largest fashion companies in the world from nothing isn't quite so well-known.Lauren's net worth...
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Here's what the combined wealth of everyone in the entire world looks like
Editor's note: This post was first published in 2014 on Wait But Why.What would happen if you sold everything you own, liquidated any investments you have, paid off all of your debts, and withdrew...
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Here's what you get with a $26,000 per year luxury travel membership
Rich people love to travel as much as the rest of us. In fact, it's a favorite hobby among billionaires.But when the 1% travel, the word takes on an entirely new meaning."Travel is the currency of...
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The upcoming election is causing luxury bunker sales to soar
The world is a scary place, and there are lots of things that could go terribly wrong at any minute. According to The Hollywood Reporter, sales of high-end luxury bunkers by Texas-based Rising S...
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China gets a new billionaire every 5 days
Asia has reportedly produced a new billionaire every week.Well, it turns out to be much faster than that.A new report by UBS and PricewaterhouseCoopers found that one billionaire pops up in Asia every...
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The rich aren't getting richer these days
Even the world's ultra-rich are feeling the pinch of a slowing economy. (Sort of.)Thanks to falling commodity prices, the stronger dollar, and the dilution of wealth in growing families, total...
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19 billionaires who were once dirt poor
Not every billionaire was born with a silver spoon in their mouth.In fact, many came from nothing at all.The "rags-to-riches" trope may be a cliché, but it's one that's definitely grounded in...
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30 pictures that take you inside the luxurious homes of the super rich
We've given you a glimpse into the fabulous lives of the super rich— and noted some of the outrageous things they can buy with their billions — but perhaps more representative of their extravagant...
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The surprisingly frugal habits of 8 extremely wealthy people
Frugality is a subjective term. To the average Joe it could mean eating meals at home or scouring the internet for cheap flights.But to a billionaire it means showing up to work in a T-shirt and jeans,...
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The world's richest 2,473 people are spending their money on these things in...
It's one of the most exclusive clubs in the world, and it's growing.In 2015, the global billionaire population grew by 6.4% to reach a record 2,473. Although billionaires make up only a small part of...
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The very first Tweets 8 billionaires ever sent
Warren Buffett, Elon Musk and Larry Ellison have all accumulated huge followings on Twitter, but they had to start somewhere.All these men have large net worths and personalities, but here's how they...
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Here is the world's skewed distribution of wealth in a single graphic
The distribution of global wealth has stayed just as skewed as last year, according to a huge study by Credit Suisse.The bank compiled data showing that just 0.7% of the world's adult population owns...
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The surprisingly frugal habits of 8 extremely wealthy people
Frugality is a subjective term. To the average Joe it could mean eating meals at home or scouring the internet for cheap flights.But to a billionaire it means showing up to work in a T-shirt and jeans,...
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North America is going to get a new billionaire every 6 days
North America can expect to mint a new billionaire every six days for the next five years.That's according to Credit Suisse's 2016 global wealth report, which charts the number of millionaires and...
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25 books by billionaires that will teach you how to run the world
Whether you want to launch an empire or become the best in your field, who better to consult than those who have achieved the peak of professional and financial success?That's why we've rounded up 25...
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