Fact: The Rich Will Always Get Richer

[froggy]

But we found, using the Forbes 400 list for 2013, that the wealth of six of Sam Walton’s descendants has continued to grow. Here are their rankings and their wealth:

No. 6 Christy Walton (daughter-in-law), $35.4 billion

No. 7: Jim Walton (son), $33.8 billion

No. 8: Alice Walton (daughter), $33.5 billion

No. 9: S. Robson Walton (son), $33.3 billion

No. 95: Ann Walton Kroenke (niece), $4.7 billion

No. 110: Nancy Walton Laurie (niece), $4 billion

Total Walton family wealth: $144.7 billion.

 

[SteadyMercury]

I'm not doubting your premise (rich get richer) but 2013 was a huge year for stocks, of course rich people did well since they tend to own more stocks.

 

[norwegen]

The Waltons are admirable. That is one family that many people, no doubt, wish to emulate.

 

[Mr. H.]

Good for them.

It should be noted that many "rich" folks also lose their fortunes.

 

[TheOldSchool]

King Abdullah's and Kim Jong Il's families are getting richer too!

And Putin's, and Jintao's, and Mugabe's, and ........

 

[norwegen]

Good for them.

It should be noted that many "rich" folks also lose their fortunes.

Except those who make their fortunes in government.

 

[TheOldSchool]

Why Jackie Chan won't leave his fortune to his son:

"If he is capable, he can make his own money. If he is not, then he will just be wasting my money."