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    10 months ago

    Also, wealth does not only come from the amount of assets yoi have, your net income plays a big role in that as well.

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      10 months ago

      It does have a lot to do with total assets though.

      Because at a certain point all assets(capital) generates its own money. It’s the very basis of Capitalism.

      Bill Gates total income didn’t double during COVID. His assets just are worth a lot twice as much. Therefore he now is worth twice as much, and his assets generate twice as much wealth thereby compounding the issue.