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.

The Billionaire Developer Who Changed The Way Southern Californians Shop
The shopping mall concept in Southern California has evolved into an outdoor entertainment destination that is equal parts Rodeo Drive and Disneyland. The man behind this movement is billionaire real estate developer Rick Caruso. The shopping cent...
These Are The World's 10 Wealthiest Real Estate Tycoons
Real estate is almost always a good investment and these 10 people prove that. They are the wealthiest real estate tycoons in the world, with a combined net worth of $123 billion. They have made the bulk of their net worth from real estate develop...
Chobani Founder Does It Again: Employee Stock Deal Could Make Some Of Them Millions!
Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder of Chobani Yogurt has gone and proven once again what an amazing human being he is. He's giving his 2,000 full-time employees a stake in his company that could make some of them millionaires.
The Time A Professional Gambler Turned $50 Into $40 MILLION… And Eventually Ended Up Broke
There are many stories of legendary winning streaks in Las Vegas. They all have one thing in common: At some point, they stop cold.
Here Are The Things That Keep Insanely Rich People Up At Night
We all have worries that keep us up at night. We worry about our loved ones, our jobs, our finances, our health. The ultra wealthy are really not any different. They worry too, albeit on a grander scale.
How The Founder Of FedEx Gambled His Last $5,000 In Vegas To Save The Company
Can you imagine the world today without FedEx? Back in 1971, that almost happened. Frederick W. Smith took the company's last $5,000 to Las Vegas in an attempt to save his company.
The Panama Papers: Celebrities Involved With The Mossack Fonesca Law Firm
The unprecedented document leak known as the Panama Papers is uncovering the hidden dealings of the world's wealthiest people. Celebrities who've dealt with the Panamanian law firm have also had their information leaked.
How Two Brothers Pulled Off An Insane Multi-State $19 Million Lotto Scam
Authorities are investigating a crazy lottery scam pulled off by two brothers that is so elaborate, it reads like a Hollywood movie. Tommy and Eddie Tipton have been accused of rigging six lottery jackpots in five states, in a bid to make off with...
How A Bangladeshi Rickshaw Driver Became A Billionaire – Temporarily
Sohag Fakir is a Bangladeshi rickshaw driver with a billion-dollar bank balance… but how?
Meet Jyoti Bansal And His Version Of The American Dream
Patience is a virtue and timing is everything. Jyoti Bansal knows both of these things first hand. He graduated from the top engineering school in India with plans to move to America and pursue his version of the American Dream in Silicon Valley. ...

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