net worth

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Forbes tallied Jim Justice’s net worth to be as much as $1.9 billion until 2021; more recently, it declared him “broke” and facing $1 billion in debt.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Forbes has estimated his net worth in the billions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

They estimate that, had they not been so generous, their net worth would be twice as much as it is now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Typically, financial advisers say you should hold 2% to 10% of your net worth in cash.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

“The minimum net worth for investors should be $15 million,” it said, which was interesting, as it excluded not only himself but basically everyone he’d ever known.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis