7. Chuck Feeney
Chuck Feeney is a very successful Irish-American businessman, born in 1931. What’s interesting about him is that his current net worth is around $2 million, but only because he has given over $7.5 billion during the last 30 years. He is a known philanthropist, and his money is currently being spent on improving science, education, civil rights, and health care in the United States, Ireland, and four other countries. He earned his fortune by being the co-founder of the Duty Free Shoppers Group. He said that when he started working, his only objective was to work hard, not to get rich. This is why he has absolutely no problem with giving away his money. He lives a modest life, doesn’t own expensive clothes, and always orders the second cheapest wine when he’s at a restaurant.
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