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Jim Walton, John Walton, Rob Walton, and Helen Walton clapping at a banquet
Jim Walton, John T. Walton, Rob Walton, and Helen Walton in 1997.

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  • The US may not have royals, but it does have family empires worth billions.
  • They've accumulated fortunes in a variety of ways, including publishing, cosmetics, retail, and hotels.
  • See the top-25 richest families in the US, ranked by net worth, starting at roughly $12 billion. 

Billionaires' wealth has been growing exponentially over the past few years. 

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economy, Retail, Features, Richest Families, Rich People, Wealthy Families, America, Your Money, Arts & Culture, walmart, BI Select
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The 25 richest American families, ranked