Two-Thirds of America’s Billionaires Are Self-Made — But What Does That Really Mean?

According to Forbes, the total number of known billionaires worldwide is 2,838. And while some of those attained their wealth through inheritance, 73% of the billionaires in the United States achieved this status through their own hard work. In other words, they have become self-made billionaires. So what does it mean to be a self-made billionaire? Keep reading as we explore this question and the path that most take to get there. What Self-Made Actually Means According to Forbes, a self-made individua ...