Date of Birth: July 18, 1947
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Biography
Malcolm Stevenson “Steve” Forbes Jr., born on July 18, 1947, in Morristown, New Jersey, is a prominent American businessman, editor, and publisher. He is the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media, a company founded by his grandfather, B.C. Forbes. Steve Forbes is best known for his role in expanding the Forbes magazine’s influence and reach, as well as for his two bids for the U.S. presidency in 1996 and 2000. A graduate of Princeton University, Forbes has been a vocal advocate for free-market policies, flat taxes, and a return to the gold standard. Under his leadership, Forbes Media has embraced digital transformation, maintaining its status as a leading source of business news and analysis.
5 Interesting Facts about Steve Forbes
1. Steve Forbes ran for the Republican nomination for President of the United States in 1996 and 2000.
2. He is an advocate for a flat tax system, which he promoted extensively during his presidential campaigns.
3. Forbes graduated cum laude from Princeton University in 1970, with a degree in History.
4. He authored several books on finance and politics, including “Flat Tax Revolution” and “Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy – and What We Can Do About It.”
5. Forbes Media, under his leadership, has expanded globally, launching multiple international editions of Forbes magazine.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Steve Forbes
1. “The real source of market promise is not the wealthy few in the developing world, but the billions of aspiring poor who are demanding modern goods and services.”
2. “A flat tax is not politically feasible. Why? Because people don’t want to hear that the rich should be treated fairly.”
3. “Our future is in our hands. Our lives are what we choose to make them.”
4. “The purpose of a tax cut is to leave more money where it belongs: in people’s pockets.”
5. “You don’t change minds in Washington with sweet reason. You do it to the white-hot heat of public pressure.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Steve Forbes’ highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $430 million.
Children
Steve Forbes is married to Sabina Beekman, and they have five daughters: Sabina, Roberta, Catherine, Moira, and Elizabeth Forbes.
Relevant Links
1. [Forbes Magazine](https://www.forbes.com
2. [Steve Forbes Biography on Forbes](https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveforbes
3. [Steve Forbes on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Forbes
5. [Books by Steve Forbes](https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Forbes/e/B001ILKHIE
