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Bill Gates says his children will get less than 1% of his wealth

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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates plans to leave his children less than 1% of his wealth, believing it’s better for them to find their own success rather than inherit vast fortunes. This trend is common among influential tech families, including Apple founder Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos, who say they prioritize philanthropy over passing down generational wealth. Like a handful of other billionaires, Bill Gates is open about the fact that his childre…

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Bill Gates says his children will get less than 1% of his wealth

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates plans to leave his children less than 1% of his wealth, believing it’s better for them to find their own success rather than inherit vast fortunes. This trend is common among influential tech families, including Apple founder Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos, who say they prioritize philanthropy over passing down generational wealth. Like a handful of other billionaires, Bill Gates is open about the fact that his childre…

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Billionaire Bill Gates has made it clear that his children will receive less than one percent of his fortune. LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 15: Microsoft founder Bill Gates reacts during a visit with Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the Imperial College University on February 15, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Tallis – WPA Pool/Getty Images) No Money Drop The Microsoft co-founder, who is the seventh richest man in the world, belie…

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Bill Gates’ $162 billion fortune: how much will his children inherit? The answer may surprise you

Bill Gates, the visionary behind Microsoft, has openly stated that his three children will inherit a relatively small fraction of his colossal fortune – less than one percent, to be exact. While that sliver still translates to billions, the decision places him among a growing cohort of tech titans prioritizing philanthropy over passing down generational wealth.The billion-dollar inheritanceAccording to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Gates’ cu…

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Fortune broke the news in New York, United States on Monday, March 31, 2025.
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