Forbes US Magazine - October - November 2024

In this issue

Turning Politics Into Profits - Lots of rich people pour a fortune into their political careers. But no American has used politics to create as much personal wealth as Donald J. Trump. With throngs of people now willing to buy almost anything from him, including stock, regardless of the cost, he has turned his political fame into billions.

The Forbes 400 - The 400 richest people in America are having a rollicking time in the roaring 2020s. In all, they’re worth a record $5.4 trillion, up nearly $1 trillion from last year. A dozen have $100 billion–plus fortunes, also a record. And admission to this elite club is pricier than ever: A minimum net worth of $3.3 billion is required, up $400 million since 2023.

Doomy Death of a Doctrine

The Biden-Harris Administration has put the two-centuries-old Monroe Doctrine on life support, an ominous event for our security.

2 mins

THE WORLD'S MOST EXCLUSIVE CLUB

From the fabulously rich to the fabulously famous, this remote patch of Montana wilderness has fewer than 900 homeowners, who are worth more than a combined $290 billion.

3 mins

BUILDER BOOM

After making millions selling his first homebuilding business, Tom Bradbury started again from scratch. Now his passion for affordable houses has made him a billionaire.

1 min

Bling Billionaire

Jewelers sell sentiment. But MATTHEW STULLER made a ten-figure fortune in gold and diamonds by focusing on logistics, not love.

5 mins

Mission Nearly Impossible

EREN OZMEN'S Sierra Nevada Corp. fought for years to land the $13 billion contract to build the next nuclear-ready Doomsday planes. Now the billionaire's reputation-and her firm's finances-hinge on whether she can pull off the most difficult maneuver in aerospace: executing a complex, top-secret government project on time and on budget.

7 mins

Welcome to Zyn City

PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL is rehabilitating nicotine's image with its wildly popular flavored pouches, embraced by celebrities, entrepreneurs and star athletes. The highly addictive stimulant is making billions, but is it good for anyone other than PMI?

5 mins

Crypto's Philosopher King

Coinbase's BRIAN ARMSTRONG created one of crypto's central players, a fee-gushing monster that currently holds more than a tenth of all the Bitcoin ever minted. But now, in the cause of \"decentralization,\" he's making a risky pivot. It's easy to be an idealist when you're a billionaire.

4 mins

SNOOP DREAMS

Following his golden performance at the Paris Olympics, the hip-hop legend is enjoying yet another renaissance. This fall, he'll join The Voice and release a new Dr. Dre-produced album, all while looking for new joint ventures-including the kind you roll-that will keep his grandchildren set for life. Just don't ask him to eat escargots.

5 mins

Turning Politics Into Profits

Lots of rich people pour a fortune into their political careers. But no American has used politics to create as much personal wealth as Donald J. Trump. With throngs of people now willing to buy almost anything from him, including stock, regardless of the cost, he has turned his political fame into billions.

10 mins

The Forbes 400

THE 400 RICHEST PEOPLE IN AMERICA are having a rollicking time in the roaring 2020s. In all, they are worth a record $5.4 trillion, up nearly $1 trillion from last year.

2 mins

The $6 Billion Bargain

ON WALL STREET, RISK-FREE INVESTMENTS ARE THE HOLY GRAIL, SO NO PRICE IS TOO HIGH TO PAY FOR AN NFL TEAM. NOW A NEW WAVE OF PRIVATE EQUITY OWNERS LIKE THE WASHINGTON COMMANDERS' JOSH HARRIS ARE ENTERING THE GAME WITH MOUNTAINS OF CASH-AND NOTHING TO LOSE.

10 mins

HIGH NOON for FINRA.

DESPITE A HISTORY OF SECURITIES VIOLATIONS, SHADY BUSINESS PRACTICES AND MILLIONS IN INVESTOR LOSSES, SHOOT-FROM-THE-HIP BROKER JOHN JOSEPH HURRY IS TRYING TO TAKE DOWN THE REGULATORY SHERIFF POLICING HIS INDUSTRY. A TALE OF GOOD, BAD AND UGLY BEHAVIOR.

10+ mins

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