At a combined wealth of $1.37 trillion, the 400 richest Americans saw their wealth increase by 8% over last year. The wealth level needed to make the Forbes 400 also pushed back above $1 billion; it had fallen below $1 billion in 2009 for first time since 2006.

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I'm sure glad all the poverty is paying off for a few people....


^^sarcasm