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Why The Rich Get Richer
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Mike Litman
Mike Litman is the co-author of the #1 Best-selling book Conversations with Millionaires: What Millionaires Do to Get Rich, That You Never Learned About in School!
 
By Mike Litman
Published on 09/9/2006
 
The TV host says, 'Listen to this startling fact about the distribution of wealth in America in the last 15 years.' He continues, 'In 1990, the individuals that made up the top 1% in the country, earned 15% of all income.' I said to myself, 'That's incredible', until I heard this from him.' 'In 2007, the top 1% individuals earn 22% of the TOTAL income in America.' I stopped eating and I was completely focused on what he was saying.