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America's Billionaires Soar to $6.6 Trillion in 2025

9/9/2025

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  • Forbes' 2025 list shows America's wealthiest at a record $6.6 trillion, up $1.2 trillion from 2024.
  • The entry threshold is $3.8 billion, a $500 million increase from last year.
  • Elon Musk leads with $428 billion, the first to exceed $400 billion.
  • 62 women are included, down from 67, with Alice Walton at $106 billion.
  • 71% are self-made billionaires; three-quarters donate less than 5% of their wealth.