Dallas luxury retailer Neiman Marcus unveiled its luxury gift list for the year, which includes a 600-diamond Cartier tiara, a custom Barbie-pink Maserati and a trip to Aspen, Colorado, for private polo lessons from famous players.
Neiman Marcus is holding to its over 90-year tradition of creating over-the-top gifts for the holiday in its annual Christmas Book. The book has plenty of fantasy gifts, with sales donated to a range of charitable causes.
“Our ‘Make the Moment’ campaign is an extension of our brand idea ‘Live Your Luxury,'” said Darren “Daz” McColl, chief marketing officer at Neiman Marcus. “It takes the freedom and the boldness of individual style and places it in a holiday setting, where highly memorable, tradition-twisting moments are made. It’s a celebration of optimism and inclusivity in which relationships are cherished.”
This year’s 100-page book steps into the augmented-reality space for an experience activated by a QR code on the cover.
By scanning the QR code, smartphones will automatically open Instagram stories, with filters. There’s a Christmas tree filter that lets shoppers virtually decorate a tree that can be virtually placed inside their home. There’s also a Christmas Book filter where customers can appear as part of the Christmas Book cover.
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Neiman Marcus' $3.2 million Cartier tiara can be converted into a necklace.
What tops the fantasy gift ideas is also the book’s most expensive item — a $3.2 million Cartier tiara that can be converted to a necklace. The 1935 tiara has over 600 diamonds, with proceeds benefiting the Heart of Neiman Marcus, the company’s national philanthropy that supports the arts in communities where its stores are located.
Another lavish gift is a custom Maserati Grecale Trofeo SUV finished in the pink paint of Mattel’s Barbie. It sells for $330,000. Proceeds go to the Barbie Dream Gap Project, a global initiative that partners with charities to remove barriers by providing equal opportunities for girls.
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The Neiman Marcus Barbie pink custom Maserati sells for $330,000.
What other surprises are in the book?
There are private polo lessons taught by famous players Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras and Melissa Ganzie in Aspen for $295,000. The buyer will stay at the St. Regis hotel and attend the Aspen Polo Tournament, with proceeds going to the Boys and Girls Club of Palm Beach County and Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys and Girls Club of Wellington.
Or buy custom holiday decorations by Jim Marvin, creator of thematic Christmas trends, for $190,000 with proceeds going toward the Heart of Neiman Marcus.
For $175,000, there’s a Napa Valley weekend with cooking classes with renowned chef Thomas Keller. Keller will also play a round of golf with the buyer and Stanley Cheng, CEO of kitchen manufacturer Hestan. It also includes a dinner at the French Laundry and a Hestan CopperBond cookware set. Proceeds go to the Keller Restaurant Relief Fund, supporting restaurant members in need.
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Neiman Marcus' Hestan Napa Valley luxury weekend includes intimate cooking classes with renowned chef Thomas Keller.
A space-themed mini-golf installation from the Sweet Tooth Hotel can be put in your home for $200,000. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of America.
A personalized signature fragrance and Parisian escape also are up for grabs with perfumer Maison Francis Kurkdjian. It’s priced at $65,000 with proceeds benefiting Heart of Neiman Marcus.
For $333,333, you can buy hoop time with NBA hall of famer Scottie Pippen and his son, Los Angeles Lakers point guard Scotty Pippen Jr. Proceeds go to Chi Prep Academy, a Chicago nonprofit high school that introduces athletes to business practices relating to sports.
This is Neiman Marcus’ 96th Christmas Book. The first catalog was published in 1926 as a 16-page booklet and sent to the store’s best customers. In the 1950s and 1960s, Stanley Marcus and his brothers created the fantasy gifts, which scored valuable minutes for the retailer on network television news shows. Actor Keanu Reeves once drove into an unveiling event on a motorcycle that he co-designed as a fantasy gift.
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4 easy ways to start investing with $100 or less
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This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them.
“There are supply chain issues, inflation, major retailers reducing inventory — when you put all of that together, it looks like a recipe for disaster,” says Jill Cataldo, a consumer coupon expert based in Chicago. Her solution? “I started shopping now. If you see something and it looks like a good deal, it’s time to pick it up.”
That’s because while prices are higher overall, retailers have already launched the holiday deal season, spreading out discounts and sales over the final three months of the year. Given that complicated background, here are the best ways to save money this Black Friday season:
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This holiday shopping season is shaping up to be longer, pricier and in some ways more chaotic than in previous years, which makes it easy to overspend. But there are also opportunities for significant savings if you know where and how to search for them.
“There are supply chain issues, inflation, major retailers reducing inventory — when you put all of that together, it looks like a recipe for disaster,” says Jill Cataldo, a consumer coupon expert based in Chicago. Her solution? “I started shopping now. If you see something and it looks like a good deal, it’s time to pick it up.”
That’s because while prices are higher overall, retailers have already launched the holiday deal season, spreading out discounts and sales over the final three months of the year. Given that complicated background, here are the best ways to save money this Black Friday season:
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4 easy ways to start investing with $100 or less
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It might sound counterintuitive, but starting early can ease the impact on your budget and allow you to score the best deals. “I watch prices, see which retailer is offering the best price and always look for coupons before I buy — anything is better than paying full price,” Cataldo says. When she makes an early purchase, she keeps the receipt handy in case the price drops and the retailer offers a price match.
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It might sound counterintuitive, but starting early can ease the impact on your budget and allow you to score the best deals. “I watch prices, see which retailer is offering the best price and always look for coupons before I buy — anything is better than paying full price,” Cataldo says. When she makes an early purchase, she keeps the receipt handy in case the price drops and the retailer offers a price match.
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4 easy ways to start investing with $100 or less
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Apps, browser extensions and other tools that will help you track and compare prices abound; you just have to pick the one that you like using most. You can find choices that scour the web in the background while you shop and alert you to lower prices, coupon codes and cash-back opportunities.
For example, the shopping app ShopSavvy will follow price changes on specific items. John Boyd, co-founder and CEO of Monolith Technologies, which owns ShopSavvy, says he uses that feature for things he has his eye on, like a digital single-lens reflex camera. “I want to get an alert the second those things get marked down, because it might only be on sale for a few minutes and then the quantity runs out,” he says.
The Camelizer app performs a similar function for Amazon prices specifically.
Greg Lisiewski, vice president of PayPal Shopping , which includes the shopping browser extension Honey, says when he wants to buy something, he looks up the retailer in the PayPal app to see if any discounts are available (under the “Deals” section).
Those discounts are especially valuable now because PayPal Honey reports that toys and games are 11% more expensive this year compared with last year, coffee machines have increased 7%, and cycling gear and equipment is up 9%. The company also reports that the biggest discounts this holiday season have been in cosmetics, musical instruments and general department stores.
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Apps, browser extensions and other tools that will help you track and compare prices abound; you just have to pick the one that you like using most. You can find choices that scour the web in the background while you shop and alert you to lower prices, coupon codes and cash-back opportunities.
For example, the shopping app ShopSavvy will follow price changes on specific items. John Boyd, co-founder and CEO of Monolith Technologies, which owns ShopSavvy, says he uses that feature for things he has his eye on, like a digital single-lens reflex camera. “I want to get an alert the second those things get marked down, because it might only be on sale for a few minutes and then the quantity runs out,” he says.
The Camelizer app performs a similar function for Amazon prices specifically.
Greg Lisiewski, vice president of PayPal Shopping , which includes the shopping browser extension Honey, says when he wants to buy something, he looks up the retailer in the PayPal app to see if any discounts are available (under the “Deals” section).
Those discounts are especially valuable now because PayPal Honey reports that toys and games are 11% more expensive this year compared with last year, coffee machines have increased 7%, and cycling gear and equipment is up 9%. The company also reports that the biggest discounts this holiday season have been in cosmetics, musical instruments and general department stores.
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4 easy ways to start investing with $100 or less
Getting a good deal isn’t only about price: You can add on other savings with coupon codes and cash-back offers.
Cataldo takes advantage of cash-back offers, which are available through apps like Rakuten, CouponCabin and Ibotta. “It’s just one extra step if you are going to buy online, and then you receive a check,” she says. “I like things that are easy, and that’s very easy.”
Scott Kluth, founder and CEO of CouponCabin, says stores with excess inventory will often have discounts of 10% to 15%, and cash-back offers range from 3% to 20%. “Stack all of those savings on top of each other,” he says, adding that sometimes online retailers accept multiple coupon codes plus provide free shipping.
Getting a good deal isn’t only about price: You can add on other savings with coupon codes and cash-back offers.
Cataldo takes advantage of cash-back offers, which are available through apps like Rakuten, CouponCabin and Ibotta. “It’s just one extra step if you are going to buy online, and then you receive a check,” she says. “I like things that are easy, and that’s very easy.”
Scott Kluth, founder and CEO of CouponCabin, says stores with excess inventory will often have discounts of 10% to 15%, and cash-back offers range from 3% to 20%. “Stack all of those savings on top of each other,” he says, adding that sometimes online retailers accept multiple coupon codes plus provide free shipping.
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4 easy ways to start investing with $100 or less
With so many people feeling the strain of rising prices, it’s a good year to talk with family and friends about setting limits. For Sarah Schweisthal, social media manager at the budgeting app You Need a Budget, that means creating a gift exchange with family members so each person purchases just one gift within an agreed-on spending cap. “We used to all buy gifts for each other, but there are a lot of adults in our family. It just took one of us to say, ‘Hey, this doesn’t feel sustainable,’” she says.
Schweisthal estimates that the gift exchange approach has saved her family hundreds of dollars — and this year especially, that’s more important than ever.
With so many people feeling the strain of rising prices, it’s a good year to talk with family and friends about setting limits. For Sarah Schweisthal, social media manager at the budgeting app You Need a Budget, that means creating a gift exchange with family members so each person purchases just one gift within an agreed-on spending cap. “We used to all buy gifts for each other, but there are a lot of adults in our family. It just took one of us to say, ‘Hey, this doesn’t feel sustainable,’” she says.
Schweisthal estimates that the gift exchange approach has saved her family hundreds of dollars — and this year especially, that’s more important than ever.
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4 easy ways to start investing with $100 or less
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Deborah Weinswig, CEO and founder of Coresight Research, a retail research and advisory firm, says that getting to know your local stores and attending in-person events can be the way to score the biggest deals. “Store managers are being given the ability to negotiate and price match or price beat,” she says, especially when they have excess inventory in stock.
She suggests joining livestreams, following your favorite brands on social media and signing up for brand loyalty programs to be the first to hear about discounts or sales. “Some codes are only good for 24 hours and some prices are only good for four hours,” she says, so if you want the best deals, be ready to move quickly.
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Deborah Weinswig, CEO and founder of Coresight Research, a retail research and advisory firm, says that getting to know your local stores and attending in-person events can be the way to score the biggest deals. “Store managers are being given the ability to negotiate and price match or price beat,” she says, especially when they have excess inventory in stock.
She suggests joining livestreams, following your favorite brands on social media and signing up for brand loyalty programs to be the first to hear about discounts or sales. “Some codes are only good for 24 hours and some prices are only good for four hours,” she says, so if you want the best deals, be ready to move quickly.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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Americans are enthralled with watching the lifestyles of the rich and famous unfold on TV and social media. Despite the extravagant cars and vacations showcased on certain programming franchises, the wealth of these celebrities pales in comparison to some of America's richest families.
To find out which clans hold the most wealth, Stacker compiled a list of the 25 richest families in America using 2020 data from Forbes. Families are ranked in ascending order by their total wealth, with the richest family taking the #1 spot on this list. When ties occur, the families are ranked from the most to the fewest family members.
The gap in net worth between the #25 and the #1 richest family is surprisingly wide, with the wealthiest family in America now worth more than $234 billion. When added together, the 25 families on this list have a combined net worth of $943.7 billion. If these families were a country, they'd be the 17th richest nation in the world as these families are wealthier than Iran, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Turkey when ranked by gross domestic product.
While some families have kept low profiles for over a century, others have gained national attention and name recognition for inheritance battles, affairs, political scandals, and illegal practices. From the world's largest alcohol manufacturers to grocers, investors, and oil barons, check out the 25 richest families in America.
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Americans are enthralled with watching the lifestyles of the rich and famous unfold on TV and social media. Despite the extravagant cars and vacations showcased on certain programming franchises, the wealth of these celebrities pales in comparison to some of America's richest families.
To find out which clans hold the most wealth, Stacker compiled a list of the 25 richest families in America using 2020 data from Forbes. Families are ranked in ascending order by their total wealth, with the richest family taking the #1 spot on this list. When ties occur, the families are ranked from the most to the fewest family members.
The gap in net worth between the #25 and the #1 richest family is surprisingly wide, with the wealthiest family in America now worth more than $234 billion. When added together, the 25 families on this list have a combined net worth of $943.7 billion. If these families were a country, they'd be the 17th richest nation in the world as these families are wealthier than Iran, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Turkey when ranked by gross domestic product.
While some families have kept low profiles for over a century, others have gained national attention and name recognition for inheritance battles, affairs, political scandals, and illegal practices. From the world's largest alcohol manufacturers to grocers, investors, and oil barons, check out the 25 richest families in America.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $12.4 billion
- Number of family members: 17 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Wine and liquor
- Headquarters: Modesto, CA
The Gallo family owns several wineries throughout California, New York, and Washington state and more than 23,000 acres of vineyards. In the '90s, the family purchased large amounts of land in Sonoma, California, and partnered with producers from Italy and France to establish leading brands.
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- Net worth: $12.4 billion
- Number of family members: 17 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Wine and liquor
- Headquarters: Modesto, CA
The Gallo family owns several wineries throughout California, New York, and Washington state and more than 23,000 acres of vineyards. In the '90s, the family purchased large amounts of land in Sonoma, California, and partnered with producers from Italy and France to establish leading brands.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $13.1 billion
- Number of family members: 11
- Source of wealth: Orkin pest control
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Starting a pest control company doesn't exactly exude images of a glamorous life, but it's what established the Rollins family's billionaire status. Orkin pest control was founded in 1901 and has over 400 locations worldwide.
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- Net worth: $13.1 billion
- Number of family members: 11
- Source of wealth: Orkin pest control
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
Starting a pest control company doesn't exactly exude images of a glamorous life, but it's what established the Rollins family's billionaire status. Orkin pest control was founded in 1901 and has over 400 locations worldwide.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $13.2 billion
- Number of family members: 20
- Source of wealth: Real estate
- Headquarters: New York City area, NY
The Goldman family owns hundreds of high-priced real estate across New York City. Founder Sol Goldman's company is now owned by his four children and run by his daughter Jane.
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- Net worth: $13.2 billion
- Number of family members: 20
- Source of wealth: Real estate
- Headquarters: New York City area, NY
The Goldman family owns hundreds of high-priced real estate across New York City. Founder Sol Goldman's company is now owned by his four children and run by his daughter Jane.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $14 billion
- Number of family members: 3
- Source of wealth: Medical equipment
- Headquarters: Kalamazoo, MI
The Stryker family built their multibillionaire fortune from Stryker Corp., a medical equipment company founded by Homer Stryker in 1941. Homer was an orthopedic surgeon who invented several medical devices such as the groundbreaking Wedge Turning Frame, used for patients with challenged mobility during extended hospital stays. This invention helped medical professionals turn and examine patients to prevent complications.
Ronda Stryker, Homer's granddaughter, has 6% ownership and currently serves as the company's director.
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- Net worth: $14 billion
- Number of family members: 3
- Source of wealth: Medical equipment
- Headquarters: Kalamazoo, MI
The Stryker family built their multibillionaire fortune from Stryker Corp., a medical equipment company founded by Homer Stryker in 1941. Homer was an orthopedic surgeon who invented several medical devices such as the groundbreaking Wedge Turning Frame, used for patients with challenged mobility during extended hospital stays. This invention helped medical professionals turn and examine patients to prevent complications.
Ronda Stryker, Homer's granddaughter, has 6% ownership and currently serves as the company's director.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $14.2 billion
- Number of family members: 35
- Source of wealth: Chick-fil-A
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
The Cathys know how to produce fried chicken sandwiches and have built a family fortune with their Chick-fil-A empire. Samuel Truett Cathy, a businessman, investor, and Southern Baptist, founded the family business in Hapeville, Georgia, in 1946.
Many of Cathy's business decisions stemmed from his Christian beliefs, including his "closed-on-Sundays" policy, which traditionally observes Sundays as a day of rest in Christianity. Many would think being closed on Sundays would financially affect the popular fast-food chain, but the Cathys are still in the billionaires club.
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- Net worth: $14.2 billion
- Number of family members: 35
- Source of wealth: Chick-fil-A
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
The Cathys know how to produce fried chicken sandwiches and have built a family fortune with their Chick-fil-A empire. Samuel Truett Cathy, a businessman, investor, and Southern Baptist, founded the family business in Hapeville, Georgia, in 1946.
Many of Cathy's business decisions stemmed from his Christian beliefs, including his "closed-on-Sundays" policy, which traditionally observes Sundays as a day of rest in Christianity. Many would think being closed on Sundays would financially affect the popular fast-food chain, but the Cathys are still in the billionaires club.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $15 billion
- Number of family members: 3
- Source of wealth: Publishing
- Headquarters: New York, NY
The Ziff family originally gained its wealth through a publishing company known for PC Magazine and Car and Driver but later became known for its multibillion-dollar hedge funds. However, in 2014, the three Ziff brothers closed their hedge funds to take a different approach to wealth management.
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- Net worth: $15 billion
- Number of family members: 3
- Source of wealth: Publishing
- Headquarters: New York, NY
The Ziff family originally gained its wealth through a publishing company known for PC Magazine and Car and Driver but later became known for its multibillion-dollar hedge funds. However, in 2014, the three Ziff brothers closed their hedge funds to take a different approach to wealth management.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $15 billion
- Number of family members: 11 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Campbell Soup Co.
- Headquarters: Camden, NJ
Dorrance family members are the heirs to Campbell Soup Co. John T. Dorrance invented the company's condensed soup in 1897 and became president of the company 17 years later. Today, Dorrance's descendants own 41% of the company.
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- Net worth: $15 billion
- Number of family members: 11 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Campbell Soup Co.
- Headquarters: Camden, NJ
Dorrance family members are the heirs to Campbell Soup Co. John T. Dorrance invented the company's condensed soup in 1897 and became president of the company 17 years later. Today, Dorrance's descendants own 41% of the company.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $15.5 billion
- Number of family members: 24
- Source of wealth: Oil
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
H.L. Hunt started his family's fortune when he struck oil throughout the American South. Hunt, who later based his company, Hunt Oil Co., in Dallas, was named one of the wealthiest men in the country by Time magazine in 2008.
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- Net worth: $15.5 billion
- Number of family members: 24
- Source of wealth: Oil
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
H.L. Hunt started his family's fortune when he struck oil throughout the American South. Hunt, who later based his company, Hunt Oil Co., in Dallas, was named one of the wealthiest men in the country by Time magazine in 2008.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $16 billion
- Number of family members: 3,500 (est.)
- Source of wealth: DuPont
- Headquarters: Wilmington, DE
DuPont originally started as a gunpowder mill during the American Revolution but has grown into one of the largest chemical corporations in the world. According to Forbes, the du Pont family no longer runs the company but still owns shares of the business.
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- Net worth: $16 billion
- Number of family members: 3,500 (est.)
- Source of wealth: DuPont
- Headquarters: Wilmington, DE
DuPont originally started as a gunpowder mill during the American Revolution but has grown into one of the largest chemical corporations in the world. According to Forbes, the du Pont family no longer runs the company but still owns shares of the business.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $17.6 billion
- Number of family members: 30 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Anheuser-Busch
- Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
The Busch family legacy began when Adolphus Busch took over a St. Louis brewery in the late 1800s. That same brewery later became Anheuser-Busch, one of the largest breweries in the world. Despite its wild success, the family sold the company in 2008.
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- Net worth: $17.6 billion
- Number of family members: 30 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Anheuser-Busch
- Headquarters: St. Louis, MO
The Busch family legacy began when Adolphus Busch took over a St. Louis brewery in the late 1800s. That same brewery later became Anheuser-Busch, one of the largest breweries in the world. Despite its wild success, the family sold the company in 2008.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $17.8 billion
- Number of family members: 18
- Source of wealth: Supermarkets
- Headquarters: San Antonio, TX
Florence Butt founded the C.C. Butt Grocery Store, now called H-E-B Grocery, in 1905. The family-controlled company has since expanded with hundreds of stores across Texas and Mexico.
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- Net worth: $17.8 billion
- Number of family members: 18
- Source of wealth: Supermarkets
- Headquarters: San Antonio, TX
Florence Butt founded the C.C. Butt Grocery Store, now called H-E-B Grocery, in 1905. The family-controlled company has since expanded with hundreds of stores across Texas and Mexico.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $18.5 billion
- Number of family members: 3 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Diversified
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
In the 1960s, J. Howard Marshall II traded his oil company shares for a 15% stake in Koch Industries. Since then, fights over the family's wealth have made national headlines.
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- Net worth: $18.5 billion
- Number of family members: 3 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Diversified
- Headquarters: Dallas, TX
In the 1960s, J. Howard Marshall II traded his oil company shares for a 15% stake in Koch Industries. Since then, fights over the family's wealth have made national headlines.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $20.4 billion
- Number of family members: 25 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Liquor
- Headquarters: Louisville, KY
George Garvin Brown founded Brown-Forman Corp. in 1870. Today, the company produces some of the most well-known alcohol brands in the world, including Jack Daniel's and Korbel.
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- Net worth: $20.4 billion
- Number of family members: 25 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Liquor
- Headquarters: Louisville, KY
George Garvin Brown founded Brown-Forman Corp. in 1870. Today, the company produces some of the most well-known alcohol brands in the world, including Jack Daniel's and Korbel.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $21 billion
- Number of family members: 67
- Source of wealth: Hearst Corp.
- Headquarters: New York, NY
The Hearst family originally gained wealth and notoriety for its mining businesses in the 1880s. However, William Randolph Hearst Jr. made a name for himself by creating the first nationwide media company. Today, Hearst Corp. owns hundreds of newspapers and magazines around the world and has investments in cable TV channels such as ESPN, Lifetime, and A&E.
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- Net worth: $21 billion
- Number of family members: 67
- Source of wealth: Hearst Corp.
- Headquarters: New York, NY
The Hearst family originally gained wealth and notoriety for its mining businesses in the 1880s. However, William Randolph Hearst Jr. made a name for himself by creating the first nationwide media company. Today, Hearst Corp. owns hundreds of newspapers and magazines around the world and has investments in cable TV channels such as ESPN, Lifetime, and A&E.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $22 billion
- Number of family members: 4
- Source of wealth: Pipelines
- Headquarters: Houston, TX
The son of an oil worker, Dan Duncan founded Enterprise Products Partners in 1968. He later became one of the largest pipeline operators in the United States. Today, his eldest daughter, Randa Duncan Williams, chairs the Enterprise Products Partners board.
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- Net worth: $22 billion
- Number of family members: 4
- Source of wealth: Pipelines
- Headquarters: Houston, TX
The son of an oil worker, Dan Duncan founded Enterprise Products Partners in 1968. He later became one of the largest pipeline operators in the United States. Today, his eldest daughter, Randa Duncan Williams, chairs the Enterprise Products Partners board.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $30 billion
- Number of family members: 23
- Source of wealth: Magazines and newspapers
- Headquarters: New York, NY
Samuel Irving Newhouse began what is now an international multimedia publisher with the purchase of the Staten Island Advance in 1922, creating Advance Publications Inc. Now led by S.I. and Donald Newhouse, Advance's holdings include Condé Nast, Stage Entertainment, American City Business Journals, and Reddit, among others.
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- Net worth: $30 billion
- Number of family members: 23
- Source of wealth: Magazines and newspapers
- Headquarters: New York, NY
Samuel Irving Newhouse began what is now an international multimedia publisher with the purchase of the Staten Island Advance in 1922, creating Advance Publications Inc. Now led by S.I. and Donald Newhouse, Advance's holdings include Condé Nast, Stage Entertainment, American City Business Journals, and Reddit, among others.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $32.5 billion
- Number of family members: 13
- Source of wealth: Hotels and investments
- Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Abram Nicholas Pritzker was the son of Ukrainian immigrants who settled in Chicago in the 1880s. He grew his wealth by purchasing real estate and businesses in the area, and today, the Pritzker family is known for building the Hyatt Hotel chain, among other enterprises.
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- Net worth: $32.5 billion
- Number of family members: 13
- Source of wealth: Hotels and investments
- Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Abram Nicholas Pritzker was the son of Ukrainian immigrants who settled in Chicago in the 1880s. He grew his wealth by purchasing real estate and businesses in the area, and today, the Pritzker family is known for building the Hyatt Hotel chain, among other enterprises.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $34.5 billion
- Number of family members: 31
- Source of wealth: Media
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
The Cox family started amassing its $41 billion fortune in 1898 after James M. Cox purchased the Daytona Evening News. Today, Cox Enterprises includes telecommunications companies Cox Communications and Cox Media Group.
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- Net worth: $34.5 billion
- Number of family members: 31
- Source of wealth: Media
- Headquarters: Atlanta, GA
The Cox family started amassing its $41 billion fortune in 1898 after James M. Cox purchased the Daytona Evening News. Today, Cox Enterprises includes telecommunications companies Cox Communications and Cox Media Group.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $36 billion
- Number of family members: 6
- Source of wealth: Money management
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
In 1946, Edward C. Johnson II founded the Fidelity Management & Research Company. Today, the privately owned company is managed by his granddaughter, Abigail.
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- Net worth: $36 billion
- Number of family members: 6
- Source of wealth: Money management
- Headquarters: Boston, MA
In 1946, Edward C. Johnson II founded the Fidelity Management & Research Company. Today, the privately owned company is managed by his granddaughter, Abigail.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $37 billion
- Number of family members: 68
- Source of wealth: Cleaning products
- Headquarters: Racine, WI
Samuel Curtis Johnson is the founder and namesake of the family-owned SC Johnson company. In the 1800s, Johnson's parquet flooring business grew after he invented the company's floor wax. Today, the family is worth $30 billion and owns brands like Glade and Ziploc.
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- Net worth: $37 billion
- Number of family members: 68
- Source of wealth: Cleaning products
- Headquarters: Racine, WI
Samuel Curtis Johnson is the founder and namesake of the family-owned SC Johnson company. In the 1800s, Johnson's parquet flooring business grew after he invented the company's floor wax. Today, the family is worth $30 billion and owns brands like Glade and Ziploc.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $40 billion
- Number of family members: 10
- Source of wealth: Estée Lauder
- Headquarters: New York, NY
Lauder family members are cosmetics tycoons known for the Estée Lauder brand. The family's matriarch founded the company with her husband in 1946, and today, the third generation of Lauders—William, Ronald, Aerin, and Jane—help guide the company's growth and leadership.
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- Net worth: $40 billion
- Number of family members: 10
- Source of wealth: Estée Lauder
- Headquarters: New York, NY
Lauder family members are cosmetics tycoons known for the Estée Lauder brand. The family's matriarch founded the company with her husband in 1946, and today, the third generation of Lauders—William, Ronald, Aerin, and Jane—help guide the company's growth and leadership.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $47 billion
- Number of family members: 23 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Cargill Inc.
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
According to Forbes, the Cargill-MacMillan family has 14 billionaires, the most of any family in the world. Cargill Inc. is worth nearly $115 billion and produces and distributes food items, including sugar, turkey, and chocolate.
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- Net worth: $47 billion
- Number of family members: 23 (est.)
- Source of wealth: Cargill Inc.
- Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN
According to Forbes, the Cargill-MacMillan family has 14 billionaires, the most of any family in the world. Cargill Inc. is worth nearly $115 billion and produces and distributes food items, including sugar, turkey, and chocolate.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $94 billion
- Number of family members: 31
- Source of wealth: Candy
- Headquarters: McLean, VA
The Mars family owns Mars Inc., which produces Snickers, M&M's, Twix, and other popular candy bars. Despite keeping a low profile for over 100 years, the Mars family is speaking out about climate change and labor practices.
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- Net worth: $94 billion
- Number of family members: 31
- Source of wealth: Candy
- Headquarters: McLean, VA
The Mars family owns Mars Inc., which produces Snickers, M&M's, Twix, and other popular candy bars. Despite keeping a low profile for over 100 years, the Mars family is speaking out about climate change and labor practices.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $100 billion
- Number of family members: 4
- Source of wealth: Diversified
- Headquarters: Wichita, KS
The Koch family is worth more than the first seven families on this list combined. The Koch family owns Koch Industries, one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Brothers David and Charles also are widely known for their impact on American politics. David died in August 2019.
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- Net worth: $100 billion
- Number of family members: 4
- Source of wealth: Diversified
- Headquarters: Wichita, KS
The Koch family is worth more than the first seven families on this list combined. The Koch family owns Koch Industries, one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Brothers David and Charles also are widely known for their impact on American politics. David died in August 2019.
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These are the 25 richest families in America
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- Net worth: $247 billion
- Number of family members: 7
- Source of wealth: Walmart
- Headquarters: Bentonville, AR
The Walton family's wealth began when Sam Walton established the first Walmart in 1962. Today, Walmart is the largest retailer in the world with over 12,000 stores.
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- Net worth: $247 billion
- Number of family members: 7
- Source of wealth: Walmart
- Headquarters: Bentonville, AR
The Walton family's wealth began when Sam Walton established the first Walmart in 1962. Today, Walmart is the largest retailer in the world with over 12,000 stores.
