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 Chinese Billionaire Who Just Bought A $170 Million Painting Used To Be A Taxi Driver!
The art world was stunned earlier this week when a celebrated Amedeo Modigliani canvas sold for $170.4 million to a mysterious Chinese billionaire. The buyer was Liu Yiqian, a former taxi driver turned billionaire.
Is Russia's Aging Population Threatening Economic Disaster? This Billionaire Investor Thinks So!
Russia rushes to avoid a looming demographic disaster that could shake its economy to the core – its aging population.
The UK's Ultra Wealthy Are The 1% of the Top 1%
The UK is home to 11,510 ultra high-net-worth (UHNW) citizens and is one of the countries with the highest UHNW populations – second in Europe, behind Germany. This group's combined net worth is $1.4 trillion!
In 2007 Former American Apparel CEO Was Worth $700 Million. Today He Is Totally Broke.
Former American Apparel CEO and permanent pervert, Dov Charney, is facing rock bottom once again. Charney was fired from the company he founded and ran for 25 years and faces allegations of rampant sexual harassment. Now, Charney claims that he is...
These Young Celebrities Could Be Billionaires Before They Turn 30!
Making a billion dollars before you turn 30 is a rare feat, but these five celebrities are on the road to becoming billionaires before they turn 30 years old.
A Painting You've Probably Never Heard Of Just Sold For $170.4 Million
The art world is buzzing with news of a near record-setting price paid for an almost 100-year-old painting by Italian artist, Amedeo Modigliani.
Meet The $690 Million Crocodile Farmer Who Is Facing A Major Problem With The U.S. Treasury
Jaime Rosenthal is a Honduran banking mogul with 10,000 crocodiles, a $690 million fortune, and a big problem with the U.S. Treasury Department. Why is the U.S. targeting this Honduran businessman?
Homeless Man Turns Out To Be A Secret Millionaire Who Left His Entire Fortune To Charity
Listeners who are familiar with NPR are used to hearing the soothing tones of the announcer as they roll the funding credits. These very short, simple commercials thank donors for funding National Public Radio. If you listen to NPR often enough, y...
Robin Williams Took A Unique Step To Ensure He Would NOT Be One Of The Highest Earning Dead Celebrities
Celebrities can continue to rake in millions for many years after death. Actor and comedian Robin Williams was beloved and had many hit movies to his credity. He also left behind a $100 million estate. So surely, we'll be seeing Williams on upcomi...
The Top-Earning Dead Celebrities Of 2015
It's the season for ghosts, ghouls, and witchcraft and these dead celebrities are practicing some black magic of their own by making millions from beyond the grave. Let's look at the 13 top-earning dead celebrities.

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