U.S. Forbes 400: The rich get richer (8 images)
With the release of Forbes' list of the 400 richest individuals in the U.S., it's clear that, as is the case in many lingering economic downturns, the rich find a way to continue accumulating their wealth. The collective net worth of the top 400 was up 8 percent, totaling $1.57 trillion over the past year.
With $54 billion in total wealth, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, as he has for years on end, topped the list of richest individuals in the U.S.
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