rich people

Today's billionaires are all over the news, but they've got nothing on the richest people in history.

From big houses and fancy vacations to bankruptcy to hitmen—It's true that winning millions of dollars in the Lottery changed their lives...but, it was definitely for the worst.

From lottery wins to slow-and-steady investing, there are plenty of ways to hit that seven figure mark. Some are smart, some are…questionable. But they can all make you rich...

We're always hearing about the top 1%—but what does that actually mean? Well, in America these days it means a salary of about $800,000 to be a one-percenter nationally. However, if we break it down state-by-state, cracking that 1% threshold varies quite significantly.

Maybe money does grow on trees. How else would explain why anyone would spend this kind of money on these items?

Discover the 25 wealthiest people in the US as of 2024. From Elon Musk to Len Blavatnik, find out how these billionaires made their fortunes, and what their current net worth is.