A lucrat la o benzinărie și ca om de serviciu. Când a murit, s-a aflat că avea o avere de opt milioane de dolari

Ronald Read, an American who lived modestly, surprised everyone with an estate of nearly eight million dollars upon his death. He worked at a gas station and as a janitor, saving and investing wisely over decades. Read's investments included shares in major companies, and he reinvested dividends instead of spending them. His frugal lifestyle kept his wealth a secret from family and friends. After his passing, he left significant donations to local institutions, including $4.8 million to a hospital and $1.2 million to a library.