Two business people shaking hands in office. The capitalist class consists of households with incomes of at least $350,000 to $500,000. Often, they are successful business owners, politicians, athletes, and executives. With 90% of wealth not inherited in the United States, almost all are self-made..
As you learned in Class in the United States and Household Income in the United States, the capitalist class represents the top 1% of income. Sometimes called the super-rich, in 2013 members of the capitalist class had a minimum income of $389,436. However, if you live in Connecticut, the minimum is $659,979, Washington DC is $554,719 and New Jersey is $547,737.
To make the top one percent of the one percent you needed a minimum income nationwide of $8.32 million in 2013. To be counted among the Forbes 400 you needed an adjusted gross income of $100,000,000 according to the IRS.
In this discussion, part of our How to Get Rich guide for new investors, we'll reveal the secrets of the capitalist class. You'll learn what they do differently that results in building wealth. You'll find out the philosophies that helped them reach a place where they are financially independent enough to spend time with family or travel the world.