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Billionaire Zynga Founder Paying For Expensive Divorce

Billionaire Zynga Founder Paying For Expensive Divorce

Apr 5, 2017

Zynga's former CEO is trying to get out of his marriage, but it might cost him–big.

4 Easy Ways Warren Buffett Saves On His Taxes

4 Easy Ways Warren Buffett Saves On His Taxes

Apr 2, 2017

How are the richest people able to stay so rich, while you have to pay tons of income tax? They have four secrets that even you can use!

Jeff Bezos Just Topped Warren Buffett To Become The Second-Richest Person On Earth!

Jeff Bezos Just Topped Warren Buffett To Become The Second-Richest Person On Earth!

Mar 31, 2017

Will the new second-richest person on the planet please stand up? Sorry Warren, Jeff Bezos just bodied you harder than Remy Ma bodied Nicki Minaj.

Legendary Investor Bill Gross Receiving $81M Settlement From Pimco

Legendary Investor Bill Gross Receiving $81M Settlement From Pimco

Mar 29, 2017

Investment firm Pimco is handing over some big cash to fix things up with their co-founder and former leader.

These 8 Billionaires Had A Very Good 2016

These 8 Billionaires Had A Very Good 2016

Mar 28, 2017

These eight billionaires had an exceptionally good last 12 months. Each saw their new worth rise by many billions!

The 10 Most Valuable NBA Teams This Year

The 10 Most Valuable NBA Teams This Year

Mar 24, 2017

It's no secret that the NBA is big business and the 2016 season was no exception to that. The NBA's total revenues were $1.36 billion. Here are the 10 most valuable teams.

The Story Of Huang Guangyu, Former Richest Man In China, Now Prisoner In Chinese Jail

The Story Of Huang Guangyu, Former Richest Man In China, Now Prisoner In Chinese Jail

Mar 22, 2017

Huang Guangyu's rise from his impoverished childhood to great wealth was swift. By his mid 30s, he was a billionaire and the richest man in China. Today's he is in prison.

Woman Claims Ex-Husband Donated Funds To University That Belong To Her

Woman Claims Ex-Husband Donated Funds To University That Belong To Her

Mar 22, 2017

In 2014, Robert Foisie donated $40 million to his alma mater, Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Now, Janet Foisie, his ex-wife, wants some of that money back.

Kushner Family Ready To Receive Over $400m From Chinese Investment

Kushner Family Ready To Receive Over $400m From Chinese Investment

Mar 20, 2017

Purchasing this skyscraper may get this Chinese company one step closer to Trump.

LA's Richest Man Caught Up In Alleged Money Laundering Philanthropy Scandal

LA's Richest Man Caught Up In Alleged Money Laundering Philanthropy Scandal

Mar 20, 2017

Dr. Soon-Shiong has been celebrated for his generosity through a $12 million donation to the University of Utah, but what wasn't mentioned in any of the accolades was that $10 million of the good doctor's donation was being funneled right back into one of his own struggling companies.

The Richest Tech Billionaires In The World Right Now

The Richest Tech Billionaires In The World Right Now

Mar 19, 2017

If you want to become a billionaire, tech is a good industry to enter. About one third of the 30 richest billionaires in the world have earned their fortunes in technology.

Jailed Chinese Billionaire Pays $41.5 Million For Manhattan Mansion

Jailed Chinese Billionaire Pays $41.5 Million For Manhattan Mansion

Mar 18, 2017

Huang Guangyu has just purchased a townhouse in NYC for a cool $41.5 million. His wife Lisa will be living there alone for quite a while since her husband is in prison.

China's Richest Man's Deal To Buy Dick Clark Productions Is Dead

China's Richest Man's Deal To Buy Dick Clark Productions Is Dead

Mar 17, 2017

It's no secret that Wang Jianlin wants to be a Hollywood power player. However, he may have to wait longer now that his deal to buy Dick Clark Productions is dead.

These Eight Self-Made Women Are Richer Than Donald Trump

These Eight Self-Made Women Are Richer Than Donald Trump

Mar 17, 2017

Donald Trump is the richest president of the United States in history. However, the eight women on this list are all richer than Donald Trump.

Vietnamese Billionaire Kieu Hoang Donated $5 Million To San Jose Flood Victims

Vietnamese Billionaire Kieu Hoang Donated $5 Million To San Jose Flood Victims

Mar 13, 2017

Mayor Liccardo pledged during the announcement of the gift that all of Hoang's $5 million gift will go to flood relief efforts.