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.

How An Accordion-Playing Big Bandleader From The 1950s Accidentally Became The Richest Celebrity On The Planet
Lawrence Welk parlayed being an accordion player from North Dakota into a television and real estate career that made him at least $150 million by the time he died. Adjusted for inflation, that would be equal to $277 million today. He was the rich...
How Did Jeffrey Lurie Earn The Money To Buy The Super Bowl-Bound Philadelphia Eagles?
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 L...
The Truly Astounding Rags To Riches Story of Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan
When he moved from Pakistan to the United States, Shahid Khan had no money. He spent his first night in a $2 YMCA room. His first job was washing dishes for $1.20 an hour. Today, he is worth $10 billion. He also owns the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars...
How Norton Simon Parlayed $7,000 At The Height Of The Great Depression Into A $10 Billion Ketchup And Art Fortune
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.
Bashar al-Assad And His Family Control A Huge Private Fortune
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.
$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 ...
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?

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