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 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.
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.
These Are The 10 Highest-Grossing Concert Tours Of All Time
What are the 10 highest-grossing concert tours of all time?
How Rich Are The Supreme Court Justices?
What are the salaries and net worths of each of the United States Supreme Court Justices?
While His Fellow NFL Players Relaxed In The Offseason, Roger Staubach Built A $600 Million Business Empire
In the 1970s, even an NFL superstar like Roger Staubach needed an offseason side job to make ends meet. Amazingly, Roger's side job would eventually turn him into one of the richest athletes on the planet.
Meet The Man Who Lost $200 Million Gambling In Vegas… IN ONE YEAR… Then Sued The Casinos For Letting Him Do It!
Imagine how painful it would be to lose $1 million in Vegas in a year. Now imagine how it would feel to lose $204 million... IN ONE YEAR!
In 1977 Warren Buffett Gave His Youngest Son Peter $90,000 Worth Of Berkshire Hathaway Stock. Peter Then Made A Very Bad Decision…
According to Warren Buffett's youngest child Peter, his father has imparted a more lasting legacy on him than the money from his multi-billion fortune ever could.

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