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Kirk Cousins Is The NFL's Fourth-Highest Earner Ever—And He Has Exactly One Playoff Victory

Kirk Cousins Is The NFL's Fourth-Highest Earner Ever—And He Has Exactly One Playoff Victory

Feb 26, 2026

Kirk Cousins has not been the pinnacle of playoff success, yet that hasn't stopped him from climbing the list of the NFL's highest earners.

In 2012, Eike Batista Was The 7th Richest Person On Earth. Four Years Later He Was Bankrupt, Under Arrest And Facing 30 Years In Prison

In 2012, Eike Batista Was The 7th Richest Person On Earth. Four Years Later He Was Bankrupt, Under Arrest And Facing 30 Years In Prison

Feb 26, 2026

In 2012, Eike Batista was the seventh richest person on Earth with a $35 billion fortune and ambitions to become the richest man alive. Just a few years later, his empire had collapsed, he was bankrupt, and he was facing a 30-year prison sentence tied to Brazil's largest corruption scandal.

In 2017, The Main Five "Big Bang Theory" Stars Did Something Unprecedented To Get Their Co-Stars A Big Raise

In 2017, The Main Five "Big Bang Theory" Stars Did Something Unprecedented To Get Their Co-Stars A Big Raise

Feb 25, 2026

By 2017, five stars of "The Big Bang Theory" were each earning $1 million per episode. Then, in a move almost unheard of in Hollywood, they voluntarily gave up $24 million to help two co-stars close a massive pay gap.

Eva Longoria Has Made Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Off An Unlikely Action Movie She Didn't Even Appear In

Eva Longoria Has Made Tens Of Millions Of Dollars Off An Unlikely Action Movie She Didn't Even Appear In

Feb 24, 2026

Back in 2014, Eva Longoria wired $6 million to rescue a low-budget action movie that was hours away from shutting down. That movie was "John Wick."

Jeff Bridges And Siblings List Malibu Burn Lot That Benefited From Controversial Tax Break For Decades

Jeff Bridges And Siblings List Malibu Burn Lot That Benefited From Controversial Tax Break For Decades

Feb 23, 2026

For decades, Jeff Bridges and his siblings owned a prime Malibu beachfront home that came with one of the lowest property tax bills on the coast thanks to California's inheritance tax rules. After the Palisades Fire reduced the house to a vacant lot, the property is back on the market — and the next owner will face a dramatically different tax reality.

A Year After Betting On Himself, Javonte Williams Gets A $24 Million Contract Extension

A Year After Betting On Himself, Javonte Williams Gets A $24 Million Contract Extension

Feb 23, 2026

Javonte Williams had a career year with the Dallas Cowboys. The team is rewarding him with his biggest deal yet.

The World's Richest Drug Lord Has Been Killed – Exploring El Mencho's Sprawling Criminal Fortune In Raw Numbers

The World's Richest Drug Lord Has Been Killed – Exploring El Mencho's Sprawling Criminal Fortune In Raw Numbers

Feb 22, 2026

For more than a decade, El Mencho ran one of the richest and most violent criminal enterprises on the planet, overseeing a cartel empire authorities estimate controlled tens of billions in assets and generated billions more each year. His death in a Mexican military raid may close one chapter, but the financial machine he built is still very much alive.

How Much Money Has Pat Riley Made Off His "Three-peat" Trademark?

How Much Money Has Pat Riley Made Off His "Three-peat" Trademark?

Feb 22, 2026

Pat Riley didn't just chase championships, he monetized them. Nearly four decades after trademarking the phrase "three-peat," he's still collecting whenever a dynasty tries to make history.

Only Two Members Of The British Royal Family Are Actually Extremely Rich. And It's All Thanks To Two Medieval Real Estate Trust Funds

Only Two Members Of The British Royal Family Are Actually Extremely Rich. And It's All Thanks To Two Medieval Real Estate Trust Funds

Feb 20, 2026

While the world sees palaces and jewels, the reality of royal wealth is far more exclusive. Only two members of the family hold the keys to a centuries-old real estate empire that generates millions in private cash.

Unraveling The Mysterious Finances Of Prince Andrew: What's His Net Worth? How Has He Afforded A Billionaire Lifestyle Off A Modest Military Pension?

Unraveling The Mysterious Finances Of Prince Andrew: What's His Net Worth? How Has He Afforded A Billionaire Lifestyle Off A Modest Military Pension?

Feb 19, 2026

For decades, Prince Andrew (and his wife and daughters) lived a billionaire's lifestyle, complete with $30 million Swiss ski chalets, private jets, and more. All while earning a modest annual stipend. What was the secret to his financial mystery?

All The Television Actors Who Have Earned $1 Million (Or More) Per Episode

All The Television Actors Who Have Earned $1 Million (Or More) Per Episode

Feb 19, 2026

Making $1 million (or more) per episode of a television/cable/streaming show used to be a fairly rare occurrence. Not anymore. With A-list film actors making the jump to the small screen, salaries have skyrocketed. Since 2017, 11 actors and actresses have joined the $1 million per episode or more club.

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

The Chiefs Just Restructured Patrick Mahomes's Contract, Giving Them Salary Cap Relief And Him A Financial Windfall

Feb 19, 2026

Patrick Mahomes signed a ten-year deal in 2020. The Chiefs are setting themselves up for a strong 2026 by restructuring his deal.

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

9 Words May Cost Kansas State Coach Jerome Tang $19 Million… But Was This Enough To Constitute A "For Cause" Termination?

Feb 18, 2026

Did nine angry words spoken at a press conference constitute enough of an infraction that Jerome Tang was fired "for cause"? Or should he be paid his $19 million buyout?

How Rich Was JFK Jr. When He Died? And Who Inherited His Estate?

How Rich Was JFK Jr. When He Died? And Who Inherited His Estate?

Feb 17, 2026

Family trusts made JFK Jr. exceptionally wealthy at the time of his tragic death in 1999. Who inherited his estate, and how did his fortune quietly consolidate within a single branch of the Kennedy family tree?

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Three Months After Turning Down A Qualifying Offer, Zac Gallen Signs With The Same Team For The Same Amount Of Money

Feb 17, 2026

Zac Gallen entered free agency in hopes of a big deal, but he ultimately chose to return to the Diamondbacks.

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Was Jeffrey Epstein Actually A Billionaire??

Was Jeffrey Epstein Actually A Billionaire??

Aug 10, 2019
Was Jeffrey Epstein actually a billionaire? And how did he come by his money, by the way? Inquiring minds want to know!
MrBeast's Net Worth May Be $2.6 Billion But In A Recent Interview He Claimed To Have "Negative Money"

MrBeast's Net Worth May Be $2.6 Billion But In A Recent Interview He Claimed To Have "Negative Money"

Jan 13, 2026
On paper MrBeast is worth $2.6 billion, but behind the viral giveaways and billion-view videos is a cash-hungry startup that has left the world's biggest YouTuber claiming he actually has "negative money."
One Of The Richest Families In America Owes Their Entire Fortune To... Hot Pockets.

One Of The Richest Families In America Owes Their Entire Fortune To... Hot Pockets.

Aug 7, 2025
In case you were wondering, YES inventing Hot Pockets made someone a billionaire. In fact, Hot Pockets turned the Merage family into one of the richest families in America!
Who Owns The World? Literally? These Are The 10 Largest Individual Landowners On The Planet

Who Owns The World? Literally? These Are The 10 Largest Individual Landowners On The Planet

Mar 26, 2025
Ever wondered who really owns the world? From monarchs who rule entire nations to billionaires with more land than some countries, here are the 10 individuals who control the largest slices of the planet.
All The People From The Last 200 Years Who Have Been The Richest Person In The World

All The People From The Last 200 Years Who Have Been The Richest Person In The World

Sep 11, 2025
Only 19 people in the last two centuries have ever worn the crown of the world's richest. From Rockefeller to Gates, Bezos to Musk — and now Larry Ellison — this is the full story of history's game of financial thrones.
The World's Richest Families (2025 Edition)

The World's Richest Families (2025 Edition)

Aug 26, 2025
There are a few ways we can quantify and determine which families are the richest in the world. There are three families that could be considered the richest family in the world. So, who is the richest of them all?
They Co-Own A $60 Billion Hedge Fund. They're Both Worth $10 Billion. They Hate Each Other... And One Is Getting Divorced With No Prenup

They Co-Own A $60 Billion Hedge Fund. They're Both Worth $10 Billion. They Hate Each Other... And One Is Getting Divorced With No Prenup

Feb 5, 2026
They run one of the largest hedge funds in the world with $60 billion in assets. They're both worth $10 billion. They despise each other and can't make even simple business decisions anymore. And one of them is going through a divorce with no prenup.
NVIDIA's Long-Lost Co-Founder Could Have Been Worth $650 Billion Today, But He Donated All Of His Shares To Charity Back In 1999

NVIDIA's Long-Lost Co-Founder Could Have Been Worth $650 Billion Today, But He Donated All Of His Shares To Charity Back In 1999

Oct 29, 2025
NVIDIA's long-lost co-founder lives off the grid with a relatively small fortune. With the company's market cap topping $5 trillion, he could have been worth $650 billion.
Magician David Copperfield Is Now Officially A Billionaire

Magician David Copperfield Is Now Officially A Billionaire

Jul 20, 2018
This isn't a magic trick. David Copperfield's net worth just officially topped $1 billion.
MrBeast's Net Worth Soars To *At Least* $2.6 Billion After His Company Raises Money At A $5.2 Billion Valuation

MrBeast's Net Worth Soars To *At Least* $2.6 Billion After His Company Raises Money At A $5.2 Billion Valuation

Sep 22, 2025
MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, has apparently raised a new funding round at a $5.2 BILLION valuation. Even assuming a conservative ownership stake, MrBeast's net worth just ballooned to a stunning new level.
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