richest

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At first, the cap would only apply to the very richest seniors—the top 0.05% of retired couples, who hold an average of at least $65 million in wealth.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Clippers owner Steve Ballmer — one of the richest people in the world, valued at $133 billion, according to Forbes — wanted what he wanted.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

As equity typically earns about 9% a year, that asset tax would constitute a marginal tax rate on the very richest of just 11% of their average annual gain.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

As the world's richest man, with a net-worth of over three-quarters of a trillion dollars, Elon Musk's resources and connections often make it easy for him bend Silicon Valley to his will.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Herodotus, in the Persian War, tells a story of how Croesus, the richest and most-favored king of his time, asked Solon the Athenian a leading question.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck