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Francois Hollande, the Socialist "Mr Normal" who will be sworn in as French president next week, says he is worth almost 1.2 million euros ($1.5 million), considerably less than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy.

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney told reporters on Tuesday he currently pays taxes "close to the 15% rate" and that most of his income comes from investments... His net worth is estimated to be between $190 million and $250 million, according to his personal financial disclosure report.

Americans' net worth receded as stock-market wealth declined, while anxious consumers continued to avoid debt in the second quarter.

Americans got wealthier for a second straight quarter in the fall, as the economic recovery again boosted home values and investments.