
“According to Hurun, rabbits have dominated the list [of the wealthiest Chinese] almost every year since its inception in 1999.” That’s The Economist right there, reporting on the news you need to know about rich folks, in this case, rich folks in China. The Hurun Report comes out each year and lists all the wealthiest people in the country plus fun facts about them.
Is massive wealth in your future? Are you a rabbit? (Birth years 1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.) I’m not (duh).

Why you need to know this: Because you should know what stocks, bonds, and mutual funds are so you can make the right investments and be a rich old person.

Why you need to know this: Compound interest on your investments will make you totally rich.