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cinderboy · 03-13-2009, 10:24 AM

http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/11/wor...ires_land.html

Bill Gates is back to the top in the midst of global financial turmoil~

The richest people in the world have gotten poorer, just like the rest of us. This year the world's billionaires have an average net worth of $3 billion, down 23% in 12 months. The world now has 793 billionaires, down from 1,125 a year ago.

After slipping in recent years, the U.S. is regaining its dominance as a repository of wealth. Americans account for 44% of the money and 45% of the list's slots, up seven and three percentage points from last year, respectively.

Bill Gates lost $18 billion but regained his title as the world's richest man. Warren Buffett, last year's No. 1, saw his fortune decline $25 billion as shares of Berkshire Hathaway fell nearly 50% in 12 months. Mexican telecom titan Carlos Slim Helú maintains his spot in the top three but lost $25 billion.

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In Pictures: The World's Billionaires

03-13-2009, 10:57 AM

if thats true, then if America does fall, bout half teh money in the world is gonna cause problems(or the half the debt in the world

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Oisterboy · 03-13-2009, 11:01 AM

To think, I'd be infinitely happy with $1000 in my pocket right now.

cinderboy · 03-13-2009, 11:02 AM

how many people can claim to lose 18billion but yet is the richest man on earth

TheWiseGuy · 03-13-2009, 11:04 AM

lol we should all gang up right now and go rob one of them 3...we can easily split all that money and be rich forever

03-13-2009, 10:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	Forbes' updated Billionaire List http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/11/wor...ires_land.html Bill Gates is back to the top in the midst of global financial turmoil~ The richest people in the world have gotten poorer, just like the rest of us. This year the world's billionaires have an average net worth of $3 billion, down 23% in 12 months. The world now has 793 billionaires, down from 1,125 a year ago. After slipping in recent years, the U.S. is regaining its dominance as a repository of wealth. Americans account for 44% of the money and 45% of the list's slots, up seven and three percentage points from last year, respectively. Bill Gates lost $18 billion but regained his title as the world's richest man. Warren Buffett, last year's No. 1, saw his fortune decline $25 billion as shares of Berkshire Hathaway fell nearly 50% in 12 months. Mexican telecom titan Carlos Slim Helú maintains his spot in the top three but lost $25 billion. More... In Pictures: The World's Billionaires __________________

03-13-2009, 11:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
Oisterboy \| (• ◡•)\| (❍ᴥ❍ʋ) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Just Past Jupiter Posts: 16,555 Reputation: 644	To think, I'd be infinitely happy with $1000 in my pocket right now. __________________

03-13-2009, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
cinderboy The Beast of the East Join Date: May 2006 Location: The Internetz Posts: 13,172 Reputation: 228	how many people can claim to lose 18billion but yet is the richest man on earth __________________

03-13-2009, 11:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheWiseGuy OnRPG Elite Member! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Onrpg Posts: 4,649 Reputation: 82	lol we should all gang up right now and go rob one of them 3...we can easily split all that money and be rich forever __________________

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03-13-2009, 10:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
V-Opolis Guest Posts: n/a	if thats true, then if America does fall, bout half teh money in the world is gonna cause problems(or the half the debt in the world )