The wealthiest people in the world are only 1% of the global population, yet the 1% has seen their wealth escalate by an alarming 39% in the last year. Why are the rich getting richer? They have invested in stocks and equities which have been doing well, therefore earning them more money. Although the 1% is going to continue to increase their wealth the 1% is also growing as more and more people learn to invest and save their money, and with the economy of each country recovering from the global recession it is making it easier for people to follow the lead of the top 1%.
Source: CNBC
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