Articles Written by Amy Lamare

Amy Lamare is a Los Angeles-based writer covering business, technology, entertainment, philanthropy, and pop culture. You can find her other work at Los Angeles Magazine, Your Tango, Thinknum Media, Nicki Swift, and Heavy among other publications. Follow her on Facebook. Amy's favorite self-made billionaire is Sara Blakely.

In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From Silk Road. That Was A SMART Decision.
Back in 2014, investor Tim Draper paid $19 million for around 30,000 bitcoins that had been confiscated by the US Marshals Service in connection to the arrest of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht... That was a wise move on Draper's part.
$400k On Pigeons & Tigers. That's Just One Splurge That Punched Out Mike Tyson's Peak $300 Million Fortune
Mike Tyson is legendary for many reasons – the face tattoo, the biting off of Evander Holyfield's ear, oh, and all of the knockouts. "Iron" Mike Tyson is one of the top 15-heavyweight boxers to ever step foot into the ring. He is also legendary ...
In 1977, Alec Guinness Demanded "Points" Instead Of Salary On Star Wars. He Chose… Wisely
Despite hating the movie and being convinced that it would flop, back in 1977, Alec Guinness shrewdly demanded to be paid in gross points instead of a flat salary. He chose... wisely.
Why Is Noel Gallagher So Much Richer Than His Brother/Oasis Bandmate Liam Gallagher?
The massive success of Oasis earned the Gallagher brothers massive respective fortunes, but today, Noel is much richer than Liam. How did that come to be?
In 1925, The Second-Richest Person In The World Was A 12-Year-Old Girl
When Doris Duke was 12 years old, just one month shy of her 13th birthday, she inherited $100 million. It was 1925 and she instantly became the second richest person in the world.
Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?
In the last 40-ish years, just EIGHT men have held the title of world's richest person. You know some of the six names... Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk... But who are the other tycoons of wealth who wore the crown, even briefly?
Marie Kondo Net Worth
Marie Kondo is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, public speaker and Netflix TV star. Marie Kondo has a net worth of $8 million.
Fun Fact: The San Francisco 49ers Are Owned By A 44-Year-Old Named "Jed"
Jed York has more going for him than his family name and money. Under his leadership, the 49ers have seen a remarkable resurgence in their success, popularity, and domination.
A Lot Of Jewish Songwriters Have Made A LOT Of Money Writing Christmas Songs
Some of the most beloved and well-known Christmas songs were actually written by Jewish songwriters. Let's take a look at seven of them.
How Much Does Mariah Carey Make Off "All I Want For Christmas" Every December?
How much does Mariah Carey make every year off "All I Want for Christmas"? And how much has the song generated in royalties over the last three decades? A lot. And a whole lot.

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