the world's billionaires didn't inherit their wealth — they earned it

• LIBBY KANE
 
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new infographic from All Finance Tax highlights the richest people in the world, along with some interesting patterns.

For instance:

• Eight of the 10 richest billionaires in the world are American
• Two of those 10 are women, and in 2015 there is a record number of female billionaires worldwide
• The tech giants Uber, Airbnb, and Snapchat contribute multiple young billionaires to the list

Most interestingly, the majority of billionaires — think Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Larry Ellison, to start — are self-made, while a minority inherited the whole of their wealth. 

Learn more about the richest people in the world below:

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