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Top 10 Richest People in the World 2014 Not all people are born rich, and there are those who reach the pinnacle of their success because of hard work, ingenuity, and excellent decision-making skills. The following are among the top 10 richest people in the world who continue to make it big despite the tough economy. 10. Christy Walton She is John Walton’s widow, who was the grandchild of Wal-Mart’s founder. When John died in 2005, Christy inherited his enormous fortune of over $15 billion. At present, she is the richest woman in the planet. Just two years ago, her estimated net worth was more than $26 billion, and a huge percentage of this amount comes from Christy’s shares in Wal-Mart.