Geld: Der Millionenerbe, der die Millionen nicht will
Kai Viehof hat den Großteil seines Erbes ausgeschlagen, auch vom Rest will der Enkel des Allkauf-Gründers das meiste weggeben. Über einen Mann, dessen Beruf es ist, sinnvoll Geld loszuwerden.
Mönchengladbach, Germany - Kai Viehof, a man who could easily be described as a picture-perfect millionaire, defies many stereotypes associated with the wealthy elite. Standing with thin shoulders, a black t-shirt, a black shirt, a faint beard, and a ring in each ear, Viehof appeared on the ARD talk show "Hart aber fair" in spring to discuss the topic of inheritance.
He approached the conversation with a level of restraint that set him apart from his more flamboyant opponents, such as another wealthy entrepreneur from Neuss, whose imposing physique and coat pocket contrasted with Viehof's understated presence.
Viehof's grandfather was a successful businessman in the 1960s, building the retail chain "Allkauf," which he later sold to Metro AG for around one billion marks in 1998. The resulting fortune was intended for the family, but Kai Viehof chose not to claim his share when it became due. At 44 years old, the Mönchengladbacher is a newer face in the ranks of millionaires who choose not to accumulate more wealth but instead focus on redistributing their funds.
Among his peers are Sebastian Klein, the author of "Toxisch reich" and co-founder of the Blinkist app, and Marlene Engelhorn, whose family lineage can be traced back to the BASF chemical conglomerate.
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