These billionaires are transforming inheritance, initiative and influence, rewriting the story of wealth for a new century.

Cosmetics heiress Marianne Farrère, the titular figure in The Richest Woman in the World, thinks of money in round millions.

Mar 10, 2026, 2:28pm EDT Updated: Mar 11, 2026, 6:51am EDT Frank Micelotta Newcomer Beyoncé Knowles-Carter joins fellow performers Rihanna and Taylor Swift on the list. Forbes’ annual list of the ...

It’s not every day that a trip to a coffee shop makes you the richest person in the world. But, for a brief moment at least, that’s what happened to Sophie Downing. The 29-year-old had set out to buy ...

Oh to be rich, French, bastardly or all of those, as is the case in this searing roman a clef – or, in English, this story ...

Explore Forbes' 2025 list of the Richest Self-Made Women in America. Learn about the wealthiest women in the US and their ...