It was a record-setting year for the world's wealthiest-with a $5 trillion surge in wealth and an unprecedented number of new billionaires. Globally, there are 660 new billionaires this year. Altogether they are worth $13.1 trillion!
Forbes magazine today released its listing of the 400 richest Americans, with Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates remaining in the top spot for the 21st straight year.
In addition, Meijer co-chairmen, brothers Hank Meijer and Doug Meijer, and Amway co-founder Richard DeVos both making the top 100.