net worth

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If the measure succeeds in November, about 250 California residents with a net worth more than $1 billion as of Jan. 1, 2026, will pay a tax equal to 5% of their global wealth.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Spiegel, whose net worth is roughly $2 billion, and Kerr have helped relieve debt for others in the past.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Despite recent stock market selloffs, Elon Musk’s net worth has climbed $338 billion in 2026.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Wealth-intelligence firm Altrata defines that as having a net worth of more than $30 million.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

“The minimum net worth for investors should be $15 million,” it said, which was interesting, as it excluded not only himself but basically everyone he’d ever known.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis