Wealth of millionaires surges 10.6% to top $70 trillion for the first time

in wealth •  6 years ago 

The combined wealth of the world’s millionaires rose for a sixth straight year and topped $70 trillion for the first time ever in 2017 thanks to an improving global economy and strong stock market performance, according to a new report released Tuesday.

Very informative article on how the rich are getting so much richer, it's amazing! Look at the graph above, the rich have more than doubled their wealth in the last 10 years. I wish we all could say the same thing. :(

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/06/19/wealthy-millionaires-global-stocks/711875002/

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