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Eric Trump Becomes Paper Multi-Billionaire After His New Company American Bitcoin Roars Onto The NASDAQ

Eric Trump Becomes Paper Multi-Billionaire After His New Company American Bitcoin Roars Onto The NASDAQ

Sep 3, 2025

After his bitcoin mining company, American Bitcoin, debuted on the NASDAQ this morning, Eric Trump's 7.5% stake has given him a multi-billion-dollar paper net worth.

French Montana Is Marrying Into One Of The Richest (And Luckiest) Royal Families In History

French Montana Is Marrying Into One Of The Richest (And Luckiest) Royal Families In History

Aug 28, 2025

French Montana may be worth $50 million, but to his new fiancée, Princess Sheikha Mahra, that's a drop in the bucket. Or more accurately, a drop of oil in an absolutely enormous and bottomless bucket…

In 2021, French Montana's Soon-To-Be Father-In-Law, The Ruler Of Dubai, Was Ordered To Pay Wife #6 An Asbolutely Enormous Divorce Settlement

In 2021, French Montana's Soon-To-Be Father-In-Law, The Ruler Of Dubai, Was Ordered To Pay Wife #6 An Asbolutely Enormous Divorce Settlement

Aug 28, 2025

Back in 2021, Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, but most importantly the King of Dubai, was ordered to pay his ex-wife the largest divorce settlement in British history.

The Secretive Billionaire Behind OnlyFans Paid Himself $1.9 Million PER DAY In 2024

The Secretive Billionaire Behind OnlyFans Paid Himself $1.9 Million PER DAY In 2024

Aug 26, 2025

Every year OnlyFans releases an annual report to regulators in the UK that show its absolutely staggering revenue, profit, and – most importantly – the mind-blowing dividend that company's owner paid himself last year.

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?

The Extraordinary Life Of Jackie Bezos: Teen Mom, Amazon's First Investor, Secret Billionaire Philanthropist

The Extraordinary Life Of Jackie Bezos: Teen Mom, Amazon's First Investor, Secret Billionaire Philanthropist

Aug 25, 2025

Jackie Bezos lived an extraordinary life — from teenage mother facing scandal, to Amazon's first investor, to billionaire philanthropist shaping the future of education. Her remarkable journey is a story of resilience, faith, and generosity.

In 1995, Jeff Bezos' Parents Invested $245,573 Into His Fledgling Company "Amazon." That Was A Good Decision.

In 1995, Jeff Bezos' Parents Invested $245,573 Into His Fledgling Company "Amazon." That Was A Good Decision.

Aug 25, 2025

"I want you to know how risky this is. Because I want to come home for Thanksgiving and I don't want you to be mad at me." – Jeff Bezos to his parents in 1995. Two years before Amazon's IPO.

Forrest Lucas Was Born In A Shack. He Just Died With A $500 Million Fortune And His Name On An NFL Stadium…

Forrest Lucas Was Born In A Shack. He Just Died With A $500 Million Fortune And His Name On An NFL Stadium…

Aug 24, 2025

Forrest Lucas went from growing up in a shack in rural Indiana to building a $500 million fortune as the founder of Lucas Oil Products. Along the way, he transformed the trucking industry, pioneered oil additives, became a major motorsports sponsor, and put his name on one of the NFL's most recognizable stadiums. His story is one of grit, timing, and entrepreneurial vision.

"I'm The Happiest Person Ever": Steve Wozniak Drops Zen Comment Dunk On Snarky Internet Critics Of His "Lack" Of Enormous Wealth

"I'm The Happiest Person Ever": Steve Wozniak Drops Zen Comment Dunk On Snarky Internet Critics Of His "Lack" Of Enormous Wealth

Aug 20, 2025

On the day Apple went public, Steve Wozniak owned 7.9% of the company. Today he is not a $100 billionaire. He's not a billionaire. He's not even a $100 millionaire. But he is "the happiest person ever."

When The Titanic Sank, 20-Year-Old Vincent Astor Instantly Became One Of The Richest Men In The World

When The Titanic Sank, 20-Year-Old Vincent Astor Instantly Became One Of The Richest Men In The World

Aug 17, 2025

John Jacob Astor IV died on the Titanic. And with that tragedy, his 20-year-old son, Vincent Astor, went from being an undergraduate at Harvard to one of the richest people in the world.

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!

The Bizarre Story Of How A College Stadium Was Named After A Walmart Heiress Who Never Attended The School

The Bizarre Story Of How A College Stadium Was Named After A Walmart Heiress Who Never Attended The School

Aug 6, 2025

How did a sports arena end up named after a Walmart heiress who never even attended the school—only to have her name removed after just three games?

The Billionaire You've Never Heard Of Who Wrote Google's Third Check

The Billionaire You've Never Heard Of Who Wrote Google's Third Check

Aug 6, 2025

Imagine how rich you'd be if you gave the founders of Google a check for $250,000 back in 1998. Ram Shriram doesn't have to imagine.

Today Microsoft's Market Cap Hit $4 Trillion. Bill Gates Should Be Worth $1.4 Trillion. Instead, He Took Warren Buffett's Horrendous Advice

Today Microsoft's Market Cap Hit $4 Trillion. Bill Gates Should Be Worth $1.4 Trillion. Instead, He Took Warren Buffett's Horrendous Advice

Jul 31, 2025

Earlier today, Microsoft's market cap topped $4 trillion for the first time. And while that certainly must feel good for company co-founder Bill Gates, it's also a bitter sweet moment for what could have been…

Steve Ballmer Wasn't Given Equity When He Joined Microsoft. Today He's The Fifth Richest Person On Earth (Bill Gates Is #12)

Steve Ballmer Wasn't Given Equity When He Joined Microsoft. Today He's The Fifth Richest Person On Earth (Bill Gates Is #12)

Jul 31, 2025

Steve Ballmer wasn't the founder. He wasn't the tech genius. He wasn't an early employee. He wasn't even given equity at first. But he was very loyal. And that loyalty has transformed him into the sixth richest person on earth.