Bill Gates is now worth less than his former assistant, after his fortune was recalculated to reflect his philanthropy

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Microsoft cofounder Bill Gates (left) and his former assistant and successor as CEO, Steve Ballmer, pictured in 1998.
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Bloomberg recalculated Bill Gates' net worth on Thursday to reflect recent philanthropic giving.
The change lowered his net worth by 30%, sending him…

This story appeared on businessinsider.com, 2025-07-04 13:29:48.
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