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We Now Know The 43 Individuals Who Were Set To Inherit Jeffrey Epstein's $630 Million Fortune (Including One Very Lucky $100m Girlfriend)

We Now Know The 43 Individuals Who Were Set To Inherit Jeffrey Epstein's $630 Million Fortune (Including One Very Lucky $100m Girlfriend)

Feb 3, 2026

Buried inside millions of newly released Justice Department files is a document that finally answers a long-standing question about Jeffrey Epstein. Who did he want to receive his massive fortune upon death?

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Here's How Much Money Dennis Schroder Has Made Since Turning Down $84 Million

Feb 2, 2026

The Lakers offered Dennis Schroder a hefty contract that he turned down in hopes of a bigger pay day. That decision turned out poorly.

Oscar De La Hoya Bought An Office Building In Downtown LA For $16 Million In 2004—And He Just Defaulted On A $27 Million Loan

Oscar De La Hoya Bought An Office Building In Downtown LA For $16 Million In 2004—And He Just Defaulted On A $27 Million Loan

Feb 2, 2026

Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy Promotions has been in the same building for over two decades. Now, they're facing the risk of foreclosure.

Paul George Will Forfeit $11.7 Million During His 25-Game Suspension

Paul George Will Forfeit $11.7 Million During His 25-Game Suspension

Feb 2, 2026

Paul George has helped the Philadelphia 76ers be competitive in the playoff race. But now he'll watch much of the season from the sidelines.

How Tobey Maguire Became A Witness In A Criminal Tax Trial

How Tobey Maguire Became A Witness In A Criminal Tax Trial

Jan 30, 2026

Tobey Maguire has been playing high-stakes poker for decades. Sometimes, his opponents don't pay their debts.

The 20 Largest Landowners in the United States

The 20 Largest Landowners in the United States

Jan 30, 2026

For much of the last few decades, John Malone was the largest landowner in the United States. But with a single purchase in December, LA Rams owner Stan Kroenke took the top spot on our list of the 20 largest landowners in the US…

How A Beloved Dog Led One Of Wall Street's Richest Men To Write A $120 Million Thank-You Note

How A Beloved Dog Led One Of Wall Street's Richest Men To Write A $120 Million Thank-You Note

Jan 28, 2026

A devastating diagnosis for a beloved pet led former Citigroup CEO Sandy Weill to make one of the largest donations in the history of animal medicine. The $120 million gift reflects both his Wall Street legacy and a deeply personal act of gratitude.

What Is Net Worth? How Do You Calculate Your Own Net Worth?

What Is Net Worth? How Do You Calculate Your Own Net Worth?

Jan 28, 2026

What is your true financial scorecard? Learn how to calculate your net worth, understand assets vs. liabilities, and see how you stack up against the U.S. median.

Don't Believe the Headlines: The Truth Behind Khaby Lame's $975 Million "Sale"

Don't Believe the Headlines: The Truth Behind Khaby Lame's $975 Million "Sale"

Jan 28, 2026

I'm sorry to burst the hype bubble, but NO, Khaby Lame did not just become a billionaire selling his company for $975 million.

Some Ex-Disney Stars Go Broke (Or Worse). Bridgit Mendler's Space Company Just Raised $100 Million (Potentially At An $800 Million Valuation)

Some Ex-Disney Stars Go Broke (Or Worse). Bridgit Mendler's Space Company Just Raised $100 Million (Potentially At An $800 Million Valuation)

Jan 27, 2026

Former Disney star turned space entrepreneur, Bridgit Mendler, just raised $100 million for her space company. Could she be the next celebrity billionaire?

With Walmart's Stock Hitting An All-Time, Founder Sam Walton Would Easily Be A Half Trillionaire If He Were Alive Today

With Walmart's Stock Hitting An All-Time, Founder Sam Walton Would Easily Be A Half Trillionaire If He Were Alive Today

Jan 27, 2026

Before Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk, there was Sam Walton—the man who built Walmart into a retail empire. If he were alive today, his fortune would dwarf every billionaire on the planet

Once Upon A Farm Files To Go Public And Reveals Jennifer Garner's Surprisingly Small Equity Stake

Once Upon A Farm Files To Go Public And Reveals Jennifer Garner's Surprisingly Small Equity Stake

Jan 26, 2026

Jennifer Garner's organic kids food company is headed for a $750 million IPO. And an SEC filing just revealed Jennifer's equity stake.

Once Valued At $1 Billion, Making Its Founder The Richest Makeup Artist On Earth, Pat McGrath Labs Just Filed For Bankruptcy

Once Valued At $1 Billion, Making Its Founder The Richest Makeup Artist On Earth, Pat McGrath Labs Just Filed For Bankruptcy

Jan 26, 2026

After reaching a $1 billion valuation in 2018, Pat McGrath Labs just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

What's The Deal With Ilhan Omar's Net Worth? Has It Really Grown From "Nothing" To $44 Million Since She Joined Congress?

What's The Deal With Ilhan Omar's Net Worth? Has It Really Grown From "Nothing" To $44 Million Since She Joined Congress?

Jan 26, 2026

Donald Trump says Ilhan Omar went from "nothing" to $44 million. Her financial disclosures tell a far more complicated story.

Months After Claiming She Was Barely A Thousandaire, Ilhan Omar's 2025 Financial Disclosure Revealed A Massive Marital Fortune

Months After Claiming She Was Barely A Thousandaire, Ilhan Omar's 2025 Financial Disclosure Revealed A Massive Marital Fortune

Jan 26, 2026

Back in February, Ilhan Omar clapped back at a viral rumor by telling a critic she "barely had thousands, let alone millions." Just months later, her own financial disclosure revealed a massive household fortune…

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Elon Musk Just Ended John D. Rockefeller's 80+ Year Reign As The Richest Person In History

Elon Musk Just Ended John D. Rockefeller's 80+ Year Reign As The Richest Person In History

Nov 4, 2021
With his net worth topping $340 billion for the first time, Elon Musk just ended John. D. Rockefeller's 80+ year reign as the uncontested richest person in history.
From Steamboats & Fur Trading to Tesla & Amazon: Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Decade From The 1800s To Today?

From Steamboats & Fur Trading to Tesla & Amazon: Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Decade From The 1800s To Today?

Mar 25, 2025
From early fur traders to tech billionaires, here's how the richest person in the world has changed across more than 200 years.
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.
The Spiritual Guru And The Billionaire Brothers Who Blew Through A $2 Billion Fortune

The Spiritual Guru And The Billionaire Brothers Who Blew Through A $2 Billion Fortune

Aug 30, 2018
Gurinder Singh Dhillon is an Indian guru who runs a large spiritual commune on the river Beas in North India. The 64-year-old is also a key player in the collapse of the financial and health care empire owned by brothers Malvinder and Shivinder Singh.
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.
Donald Trump Will Almost Certainly Unlock A $1.3 Billion "Earnout Bonus" Tuesday Afternoon

Donald Trump Will Almost Certainly Unlock A $1.3 Billion "Earnout Bonus" Tuesday Afternoon

Apr 22, 2024
It took less than a month for Donald Trump to unlock a $1.25 billion bonus from his technology company.
Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Who Was The Richest Person In The World Every Year From The 1980s To The Present?

Sep 10, 2025
In the last 40-ish years, just EIGHT men have held the title of world's richest person. You know some of the six names... Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk... But who are the other tycoons of wealth who wore the crown, even briefly?
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.
Life on Mars: Inside the Billion-Dollar Candy Empire That's Secretly a Pet Powerhouse

Life on Mars: Inside the Billion-Dollar Candy Empire That's Secretly a Pet Powerhouse

Apr 13, 2025
Mars Inc. produces some of the country's favorite candy – Snickers, M&Ms, and Milky Way. Mars, Inc. is the sixth largest privately owned business in the U.S. and for a company that makes such a fun product, the Mars family and the company they control have long been shrouded in secrecy.
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?
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