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No, Michael Jordan Didn't Go Broke Betting Against GameStop – Here's the Truth Behind That Dumb Viral Rumor

No, Michael Jordan Didn't Go Broke Betting Against GameStop – Here's the Truth Behind That Dumb Viral Rumor

Feb 14, 2025

Despite what you may have heard in a YouTube video or TikTok, Michael Jordan was not FORCED to sell the Charlotte Bobcats to cover a $500 million debt related to a massive GameStop bet.

How Did Jeffrey Lurie Earn The Money To Buy The Super Bowl-Bound Philadelphia Eagles?

How Did Jeffrey Lurie Earn The Money To Buy The Super Bowl-Bound Philadelphia Eagles?

Feb 8, 2025

Jeffrey Lurie is an interesting case among NFL owners. He actually went out and borrowed $190 million from a bank to buy the Eagles. Now, neither you or I could just walk into our local Wells Fargo, and walk out with $190 million and neither did Lurie.

Jeff Bezos Awarded $100 Million Last Year In No-Strings-Attached Grants To Eva Longoria And The Retired Navy Admiral Who Oversaw Operation To Kill Bin Laden

Jeff Bezos Awarded $100 Million Last Year In No-Strings-Attached Grants To Eva Longoria And The Retired Navy Admiral Who Oversaw Operation To Kill Bin Laden

Jan 31, 2025

Bezos established the program in 2021 when political commentator Van Jones and humanitarian activist and chef José Andrés were the first recipients of the prizes.

Kanye West Vaguely Claims His "Net Worth Stands At $2.77 Billion"

Kanye West Vaguely Claims His "Net Worth Stands At $2.77 Billion"

Jan 24, 2025

In a vague Instagram post, Kanye West wants us to know that his net worth now stands at $2.77 billion.

In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From Silk Road. That Was A SMART Decision.

In 2014 Tim Draper Paid $19 Million For 30,000 Bitcoins Confiscated From Silk Road. That Was A SMART Decision.

Jan 22, 2025

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.

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Jan 16, 2025

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?

How Norton Simon Parlayed $7,000 At The Height Of The Great Depression Into A $10 Billion Ketchup And Art Fortune

How Norton Simon Parlayed $7,000 At The Height Of The Great Depression Into A $10 Billion Ketchup And Art Fortune

Jan 1, 2025

If you've ever had Hunt's ketchup, you've gave a few pennies to Norton Simon… a man who turned $7,000 at the height of the Great Depression, into a $10 billion fortune.

Elon Musk's Net Worth Hit $485 Billion Tuesday… Hypothetically Could Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire *Tomorrow*

Elon Musk's Net Worth Hit $485 Billion Tuesday… Hypothetically Could Become The World's First Half-Trillionaire *Tomorrow*

Dec 17, 2024

I thought it might happen today (Tuesday), but Elon Musk's net worth ONLY hit $485 billion by the time the markets closed. Now he's really within striking distance of becoming the world's first half-trillionaire.

Elon Musk May Become A Half-Trillionaire Tomorrow

Elon Musk May Become A Half-Trillionaire Tomorrow

Dec 16, 2024

It has been a truly unbelievable few weeks for the net worth of the world's richest man, Elon Musk. And the way Tesla's stock price has been trending, there's a chance Elon becomes a half-trillionaire.

Taylor Swift Gave Out $197 MILLION In Bonuses To Performers And Crew During The "Eras Tour"

Taylor Swift Gave Out $197 MILLION In Bonuses To Performers And Crew During The "Eras Tour"

Dec 11, 2024

That tracks with the more than $55 million in bonuses Swift had reportedly given the "Eras Tour" crew back in the summer of 2023 after the North American leg of the tour had come to an end.

Elon Musk Just Became The First Person To Ever Have A $400 Billion Net Worth (And Wednesday It Hit $450 Billion)

Elon Musk Just Became The First Person To Ever Have A $400 Billion Net Worth (And Wednesday It Hit $450 Billion)

Dec 10, 2024

With Tesla on yet another tear, Elon Musk's fortune topped $400 billion on Tuesday. He is the first human being in history to have a net worth that large.

What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

What Would It Take For Elon Musk To Become A Trillionaire?

Dec 10, 2024

Elon Musk's net worth just hit $400 billion for the first time. What would it take for Elon's net worth to break $1 trillion?

Bashar al-Assad And His Family Control A Huge Private Fortune

Bashar al-Assad And His Family Control A Huge Private Fortune

Dec 8, 2024

Officials around the globe are trying to find and freeze all of the assets of Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in an attempt to cut him off where it hurts him the most: his wallet.

With Bitcoin At $100k, Satoshi Nakamoto Is Now One Of The 20 Richest People On The Planet

With Bitcoin At $100k, Satoshi Nakamoto Is Now One Of The 20 Richest People On The Planet

Dec 7, 2024

Bitcoin just broke through $100,000 for the first time. That means Satoshi Nakamoto – the currency's hidden creator – is one of the 20 richest people in the world.

With A Net Worth of $350 Billion Elon Musk Just Broke His Own Record For Richest Person In History

With A Net Worth of $350 Billion Elon Musk Just Broke His Own Record For Richest Person In History

Nov 23, 2024

With Tesla's stock price soaring, Elon Musk's net worth just topped $350 billion. In the process, he broke his own record for the richest person of all time.

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Chinese Billionaire Put On Budget, Banned From Spending Due To Unpaid Debts

Chinese Billionaire Put On Budget, Banned From Spending Due To Unpaid Debts

Oct 2, 2020
Chen Feng is a Chinese billionaire with all the trappings of a luxurious lifestyle. Private jets (or at least first-class tickets), epic vacations, and bare-no-expense weekends on the golf course are regular occurrences in his life. Until now.
The Richest People In Austin, Texas

The Richest People In Austin, Texas

Oct 1, 2020
Austin, Texas is the capital of the Lone Star State. It is also home to eight billionaires. Let's get to know them.
Billionaire Ronald Perelman Is Selling Off His Assets, Claims He Wants To Live A Simpler Life

Billionaire Ronald Perelman Is Selling Off His Assets, Claims He Wants To Live A Simpler Life

Sep 29, 2020
Billionaire Ron Perelman is selling off his assets, toys, art, and other trappings of his billionaire lifestyle. Is he cash strapped or is he truly trying to live a simpler life?
Michael Bloomberg Raises More Than $16 Million Towards Paying Off Fines For Florida Voters

Michael Bloomberg Raises More Than $16 Million Towards Paying Off Fines For Florida Voters

Sep 30, 2020
Bloomberg's fundraising efforts came to $16.1 million, which along with $5 million donated by the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, has paid off the fines of around.32,000 eligible voters in Florida.
The Richest People In Los Angeles

The Richest People In Los Angeles

Sep 19, 2020
The County of Los Angeles is 4,753 square miles, with more than 10 million people. Of those 10 million people, 49 residents of the County of Los Angeles are billionaires.
Duty Free Co-Founder And Ex-Billionaire Chuck Feeney Says He's Officially Succeeded In Getting Rid Of All His Money

Duty Free Co-Founder And Ex-Billionaire Chuck Feeney Says He's Officially Succeeded In Getting Rid Of All His Money

Sep 22, 2020
While Feeney's unusual generosity of financial giving has been known for years now, the shuttering of his Atlantic Philanthropies in 2020 was always part of the plan.
How Billionaire Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Spends his Billions

How Billionaire Russian Oligarch Roman Abramovich Spends his Billions

Sep 17, 2020
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has an incredible collection of cars, planes, yachts, art, and homes. Oh, and he also owns the English Premier League's Chelsea FC and can often be seen in the stands rooting on his team. It must be good to be a billionaire!
How Much Money Has Bill Gates Donated So Far?

How Much Money Has Bill Gates Donated So Far?

Sep 16, 2020
Bill Gates has vowed to give away most of his vast fortune before he dies. That's not as easy as it sounds, when you're worth in excess of $100 billion, since the money tends to grow faster than he can give it away.