Articles Written by Dina Zipin

Dina is the author of Brokenomics, a book of humorous essays and tips about money. She has written for Forbes, Marie Claire, The Billfold, and Bustle.

How David and Jackie Siegel Lost It All… Then Kept Building the Biggest House in America
They set out to build the biggest house in America—then nearly lost everything in the 2008 crash. But David and Jackie Siegel clawed their way back, and two decades later, their outrageous Versailles mansion is finally nearing completion.
For Decades, A Giant Music Company Made Millions Every Year Off "Happy Birthday" Royalties. Then An Independent Filmmaker Refused To Pay $1,500
For decades, Warner/Chappell collected millions in royalties from "Happy Birthday," forcing filmmakers, TV shows, restaurants, and advertisers to pay up or avoid the song entirely. Then an independent filmmaker was asked for a $1,500 license fee a...
In 2005, A Graffiti Artist Asked To Be Paid In Stock Instead Of Cash To Paint Pre-IPO Facebook's Offices… That Was A Wise Choice.
In 2005 David Choe was approached by Facebook President Sean Parker with an offer to paint the interior walls of the company's corporate offices. Choe declined the cash and instead requested stock...
The Absolutely Insane Story of a Man Who Printed $250 Million in Fake U.S. Cash… And Got Away With It
Frank Bourassa might be history's best counterfeiter, and his path to fame and fortune was definitely not boring...
The Rise And Fall Of The Junk Bond King: In 1987, Michael Milken Made $550 Million. Two Years Later He Was In Jail.
In the 1980s, Michael Milken revolutionized Wall Street from a trading desk in Beverly Hills, raking in billions by fueling an era of high-risk, high-reward corporate takeovers. By 1987, he was the highest-paid man in America. Two years later, he ...
In 1999, A Recently-Divorced Masseuse Took A Part-Time Gig At A Tiny Startup Called Google. Guess How That Turned Out…
In 1999, a recently divorced masseuse took a $450-a-week job at a weird little startup she'd never heard of. That company was Google — and her stock options made her a multimillionaire.
The Insane True-Life Story Of John Holmes: One-Time King Of Adult Movies
Before there was Ron Jeremy, before there was James Deen, there was John Holmes, the one-time king of adult movies.
The Insane Life Story Of Eddie Nash: L.A.'s Most Notorious 1970s Gangster
You might remember the tweaked out drug dealer in Boogie Nights who danced around to "Sister Christian." Word is, he was based on Eddie Nash.
From Beyoncé To Sara Blakely: Nine Pieces Of Advice From Today's Wealthiest Women
Here are some words of wisdom from some of the wealthiest women on the planet.
Revisiting Our List Of The Richest Human Beings Of All Time (Adjusted For Inflation)
We did the research and found ten of the wealthiest people in history, and some might surprise you.

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